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Our Approach to Dysgraphia |
Poor handwriting is not the only sign that your child might have dysgraphia. Cramped pencil grip and writing posture, letters that stray from the lines on paper, and extreme difficulty getting his or her ideas onto paper can be clues that there is a learning difference that needs to be addressed. Framework Learning understands that writing is a complicated process that starts with ideas in the head, then turns into the physical act of putting words on paper appropriately. This process can break down at any point along the way. Our instructional approach includes:
- Handwriting instruction and practice—to make handwriting readable as well as acceptable, e.g. letters on the lines, able to write with improved speed
- Attention to having the right posture and pencil grip, to make the act of writing more comfortable
- As these skills come into place, we will build on that framework by working on writing with original ideas, including telling a story, writing a paper, and writing for personal reasons (like journaling)
- Depending on the student's age, we may also work on note-taking skills such as copying from an overhead projector or blackboard, taking notes during a teacher's lecture, and filling in a lecture outline
The balance of instruction in these areas will vary depending on the particular problems your child has with written language. Some children struggle mainly with writing legibly, for others, it's the frustration of having lots of great ideas but being unable to get them on paper. Whatever the case, Framework Learning will provide the support your child needs for success in writing.
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