Many experts view dysgraphia as an issue with a set of skills known as transcription. These skills include handwriting, typing, and spelling.

Trouble expressing yourself in writing isn’t part of dysgraphia. But when kids have to focus so much on transcription, it can get in the way of thinking about ideas and how to convey them.

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One of the main signs of dysgraphia is messy handwriting. These are some of the key handwriting skills kids may struggle with:

• Forming letters

• Spacing letters correctly on the page

• Writing in a straight line

• Making letters the correct size

• Holding paper with one hand while writing with the other

• Holding and controlling a pencil or other writing tool

• Putting the right amount of pressure on the paper with a writing tool

• Maintaining the right arm position and posture for writing

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Trouble forming letters can make it hard to learn spelling. That’s why many kids with dysgraphia are poor spellers. They may also write very slowly, which can affect how well they can express themselves in writing.

Having dysgraphia doesn’t mean a child isn’t smart. And when kids with dysgraphia struggle with writing, they’re not being lazy. But they do need extra help and support to improve.

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                                                                                               https://www.understood.org/pages/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/

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