Dysgraphia
When someone experiences ongoing struggles with handwriting or written expression, we call that dysgraphia. Spelling issues and illegible handwriting are the most common signs people notice first.
Standalone dysgraphia tutoring is available, though in my experience, dysgraphia is rarely an isolated issue — it’s usually connected to dyslexia, attention challenges, or another underlying difficulty. Addressing that root cause, rather than just the handwriting symptom on its own, tends to bring the most complete and lasting results. Because of this, dysgraphia support is most often folded directly into the Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia program, where it’s addressed alongside reading, writing, and spelling together.
Some signs to watch for if you’re wondering whether it’s dysgraphia:
- Cramped fingers and hand
- Non-standard pencil grip
- Heavy erasing and ripped paper
- Inconsistency in letter and word spacing
- An inability to write in a straight line (a letter will float or go over the lines)
- Varying letter size
- Inconsistent use of capitalization
- Lines of the letters not connecting
Related Programs
- Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia Program
- Davis® Mastery for Math Program
- Davis® Mastery for Attention Program
- Davis® Foundations for Reading
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