Dysgraphia: What Is it? What Do We Do About It?

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Try a Grip Sampler We know that finding the right pencil grip, scissors, or special paper can be overwhelming.  Try each and decide which one really works for the child or use an evaluation kit to then make recommendations. Hooray! Same great stress reducing, muscle relaxing shape as the ergo pen, but now it's a pencil! 4 to a pack. Yes, you put your index finger through the "Y" creating a perfect dynamic tripod grasp. Weekly Special What is Zebra Paper?  A simple method to teach children to evenly space letters and words when writing. It can assist in decreasing writing size as they mature and become more fluent in forming letters and words. For the struggling student, it can be used as a guide to help develop even spacing and decrease or increase letter formation to a more appropriate size. Order today and receive 10% off all licenses Enter code "Zebra10" at chekcout. Offer expires Wednesday March 7, 2018  Dsygraphia: What Is It? Dysgraphia effects a person's handwriting and fine motor skills.  According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, the following are signs and symptoms of dysgraphia.   Illegible print or cursive writing (even with more time given and attention to task)  Inconsistent writing, such as upper and lower case usage, irregular size, print and cursive mixed, irregular slant to letters  Omitted words or letters  Awkward grasp or hand position when writing  Inconsistent spacing between words  Difficulty visualizing letter formation  Increased amount of time to complete work  Poor spatial planning  Complaints of sore hand, unusual grasp  What Can We Do To Help? Here are some strategies to use to help your child with dysgraphia.  Use wide ruled paper or graph paper  Use a computer for longer assignments  Teach strategies to deal with stress  Use oral exams  Reduce copying  Provide notes from a note buddy  Redi-Space Paper:  This patented writing paper designed to improve legibility, was developed by occupational therapists specializing in handwriting remediation. All sheets, front and back, are printed with innovative cues for impacting proper spacing. Hi-Contrat Black Raised Line Paper: Why are most writing papers lined in green? Don't know. Well, this specialty paper actually has raised black lines! The rich black is a high contrast against the bright white paper. Helpful for low vision children, and others who need more awareness of the lines. You're receiving this because you subscribed or placed an order with Pocket Full of Therapy. We will NEVER share or sell your info. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe Contact Us: (800) PFOT-124 (732) 462-4474 *An OT is always available to answer questions or assist in selecting the right item!