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Dysgraphia 101- Introduction And Strategies For Understanding Dysgraphia in Children

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1.  Dysgraphia is defined as: Physical disability that impacts a student’s ability to write. Brain-based specific learning disorder that impacts the child’s writing and fine motor skills. A child’s severe aversion and avoidance of writing tasks. A condition that results in decreased cognitive compacity to complete writing tasks.

2.  Which of the following statements is TRUE? Kids with dysgraphia have below-average intelligence. Students with dysgraphia are just being lazy. Dysgraphia is the same thing as dyslexia. Dysgraphia is a lifelong condition

3.  Which of these is NOT a type of dysgraphia? Dyslexic dysgraphia Spatial dysgraphia Visual dysgraphia Motor dysgraphia

4.  A student with dysgraphia may experience: Frustration and anxiety with long writing tasks Pain with writing Poor letter formation, spacing or baseline placement of letters while writing All of the above

5.  When treating a student with dysgraphia, we can address: The physical components to writing (the person) The environmental components to writing (the environment) Adaptations to writing (the task) All of the above

6.  Which strategy would NOT be appropriate to address dysgraphia? Proprioceptive and body awareness work Intensive reading practice for letter recognition Visual processing activities Letter formation practice

7.  Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the treatment of dysgraphia Addressing the foundational elements of writing will improve a student’s ability to write. The only way to improve writing is to practice writing. Handwriting will not improve for a student with dysgraphia. Writing exclusively with paper and pencil for increased repetition will best support a student’s handwriting development.

8.  When working with student’s with dysgraphia, the following 2 approaches are necessary: Diagnose and treat with medications Psychology treatment and physical therapy Provide increased workload and support Provide strategies and accommodations

9.  Which accommodations are appropriate for students with dysgraphia? Adaptive paper Pencil grips, slant board, adaptive utensils Modified workload, adaptive technology All of the above

10.  The use of assistive technology can be a useful tool for students with dysgraphia because: There are many programs to support the student being able to express their ideas without stressing over the writing process. The programs can provide independence and increased self-confidence with writing tasks. The student can still produce a “written” product like their peers. All of the above