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¿Qué es la disgrafía?
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By NCLD Editorial Staff
Published: Diciembre 9 2010
La disgrafía es una discapacidad de aprendizaje que afecta la escritura, que requiere un complejo conjunto de habilidades de procesamiento motrices y de la información. La disgrafía dificulta el acto de escribir. Puede llevar a problemas con la ortografía, mala caligrafía, y dificultad para poner los pensamientos por escrito. Las personas con disgrafía pueden tener problemas para organizar las letras, números y palabras en un renglón o una página. Esto puede ser causado en parte por:

  • Dificultades óptico-espaciales: problemas para procesar lo que los ojos ven
  • Dificultad para procesar el lenguaje: problemas para procesar y dar sentido a lo que los oídos oyen

Al igual que con todas las discapacidades de aprendizaje (DA), la disgrafía es un reto para toda la vida, aunque la forma como se manifiesta puede cambiar con el tiempo. Un alumno con este trastorno puede beneficiarse con modificaciones específicas en el ambiente de aprendizaje. La práctica adicional para aprender las habilidades necesarias para ser un consumado escritor también puede ayudar.

¿Cuáles son las señales de advertencia de la disgrafía?

Sólo tener mala letra no significa que una persona tenga disgrafía. Dado que la disgrafía es un trastorno de procesamiento, las dificultades pueden cambiar a lo largo de toda la vida. Sin embargo, debido a que la escritura es un proceso del desarrollo y los niños aprenden las habilidades motoras necesarias para escribir, mientras aprenden las habilidades de pensamiento necesarias para comunicarse por escrito, es posible que las dificultades también se superpongan.

En los escritores principiantes

  • Toman el lápiz con demasiada fuerza y posicionan el cuerpo de manera extraña
  • Evitan las tareas de escritura o dibujo
  • Problemas para darle forma a las letras
  • Espaciamiento inconsistente entre las letras o palabras
  • Mala comprensión de letras mayúsculas y minúsculas
  • Incapacidad para escribir o dibujar en un renglón o dentro de los márgenes
  • Se cansa rápidamente cuando escribe        

En estudiantes jóvenes

  • Letra ilegible
  • Mezcla de escritura cursiva e imprenta
  • Dice palabras en voz alta mientras escribe
  • Se concentra tanto en la escritura que pierde la comprensión de lo que está escribiendo
  • Dificultad para pensar qué palabras escribir
  • Omite o no acaba las palabras en las frases

En adolescentes y adultos

  • Dificultad para organizar pensamientos por escrito
  • Dificultad para seguir el hilo de los pensamientos ya escritos
  • Dificultad con la estructura de la sintaxis y la gramática
  • Gran brecha entre las ideas escritas y la comprensión, demostrada a través del habla

¿Qué estrategias pueden ayudar?

Hay muchas maneras de ayudar a una persona con disgrafía a alcanzar el éxito. En general las estrategias se dividen en tres categorías principales:

  • Adaptaciones: proporcionar alternativas a expresarse por escrito
  • Modificaciones: cambios en las expectativas o las tareas, para minimizar o evitar el área de debilidad
  • Recuperación: proveer instrucciones para mejorar la caligrafía y la escritura

Se debe considerar cada tipo de estrategia al planificar la instrucción y el apoyo. Una persona con disgrafía se beneficiará de la ayuda de los especialistas y de las personas allegadas. Encontrar el tipo más beneficioso de apoyo es un proceso que implica probar diferentes ideas e intercambiar ideas abiertamente sobre lo que funciona mejor.

Si bien los maestros y los empleadores están obligados por ley a hacer "adaptaciones razonables" para las personas con discapacidades de aprendizaje, ellos pueden no ser conscientes de cómo ayudar. Hable con ellos acerca de la disgrafía y explique los desafíos que se enfrentan como resultado de esta discapacidad de aprendizaje.

Estos son algunos ejemplos de cómo enseñar a las personas con disgrafía para superar algunas de sus dificultades con la expresión escrita.

Escritores principiantes

  • Sea paciente y positivo, fomente la práctica y elogie los esfuerzos. Convertirse en un buen escritor lleva tiempo y práctica.
  • Utilice papel con renglones en relieve que brinden una guía sensorial para mantenerse dentro de los renglones.
  • Pruebe distintos bolígrafos y lápices para encontrar el que sea más cómodo.
  • Practique la escritura de letras y números en el aire con grandes movimientos de los brazos para mejorar la memoria motriz de estas formas importantes. También practique las letras y los números con pequeños movimientos de los dedos o de las manos.
  • Fomente una correcta forma de tomar el lápiz, una adecuada postura corporal y el posicionamiento correcto del papel para escribir. Es importante reforzar esto desde temprano, ya que es difícil para los estudiantes modificar los malos hábitos en el futuro.
  • Use técnicas multi-sensoriales para aprender las letras, formas y números. Por ejemplo, hablando a través de secuencias motoras, como por ejemplo la "b" es una "gran barra hacia abajo, y dos círculos que se alejan de mi cuerpo."
  • Introduzca un procesador de palabras en una computadora al principio, pero no elimine la escritura manual para el niño. Si bien la escritura sobre teclado puede hacer que sea más fácil escribir, aliviando la frustración de formar letras, la escritura a mano es una parte vital de la capacidad de una persona para desenvolverse en el mundo.

Estudiantes jóvenes

  • Fomente la práctica a través de oportunidades para escribir de bajo estrés. Esto puede incluir escribir cartas o en un diario personal, hacer listas de compras, o registrar el seguimiento de equipos deportivos.
  • Permita el uso de la letra de imprenta o cursiva, lo que sea más cómodo.
  • Use papel cuadriculado grande para el cálculo de las matemáticas, para mantener las columnas y filas organizadas.
  • Permita tiempo adicional para las tareas de escritura.
  • Comience las tareas de escritura con creatividad, con dibujos, o hablando sobre ideas en una grabadora
  • Alterne el enfoque de las tareas de escritura, poniéndo énfasis algunas veces en la prolijidad y ortografía, y otras en la gramática y en la organización de ideas.
  • Explícitamente enseñe diferentes tipos de escritura, expositiva, ensayos personales, cuentos, poemas, etc.
  • No juzgue las tareas con una fecha limite por la prolijidad y la ortografía.
  • Haga que los estudiantes se auto corrijan  después de un rato, es más fácil ver los errores después de un descanso.
  • Ayude a los estudiantes a crear una lista de verificación para el trabajo de edición, ortografía, prolijidad, gramática, sintaxis, clara progresión de las ideas, etc.
  • Fomente el uso de un corrector ortográfico, los correctores ortográficos sonoros están disponibles para la caligrafía manual
  • Reduzca la cantidad de copias, en cambio concéntrese en escribir respuestas e ideas originales
  • Haga que el estudiante complete la tarea en pequeños pasos, en lugar de hacerlos todos a la vez.
  • Encuentre medios alternativos para evaluar el conocimiento, como a través de informes orales o proyectos visuales

Adolescentes y Adultos

Muchos de estos consejos pueden ser utilizados por todos los grupos de edad. Nunca es demasiado temprano o demasiado tarde para reforzar las habilidades necesarias para ser un buen escritor.

  • Provea grabadoras para apoyar la toma de notas y prepararse para las tareas de escritura.
  • Cree un plan paso a paso que divida los trabajos de escritura en pequeñas tareas (ver más abajo).
  • Cuando organice los proyectos de escritura, cree una lista de palabras claves que puedan resultarle útiles.
  • Proporcione sus opiniones de manera clara y constructiva sobre la calidad del trabajo, explicando las fortalezas y debilidades del proyecto, haciendo comentarios sobre la estructura, así como sobre la información que se incluye.
  • Si los aspectos mecánicos de la escritura siguen siendo un obstáculo importante, utilice asistencia tecnológica, tales como programas de software que se activan con la voz,.

Cómo abordar las tareas de escritura


  • Organice su reporte (reúna sus ideas y considere cómo las quiere poner por escrito).
  • Organice sus pensamientos e ideas
  • Cree un esquema u organizador gráfico para asegurarse de que ha incluido todas sus ideas.
  • Haga una lista de ideas claves y de las palabras que desea utilizar en su trabajo.


1. Escriba un borrador del proyecto

Este primer borrador debe centrarse en poner sus ideas por escrito, no se preocupe por los errores de ortografía o gramaticales. El uso de una computadora es de gran ayuda, ya que será más fácil de editar más adelante.

2. Edite su trabajo

  • Revise que la ortografía, la gramática y la sintaxis de su trabajo sean correctas, utilice un corrector ortográfico si fuera necesario.
  • Edite su trabajo para elaborar y mejorar el contenido, un diccionario de sinónimos es útil para encontrar diferentes maneras de decir algo.


3. Revise su trabajo, para elaborar un borrador final

  • Vuelva a escribir su trabajo hasta llegar a un borrador final.
  • Asegúrese de leerlo una última vez antes de presentarlo.


Este artículo es posible gracias a una subvención de la American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

Esta traducción fue posible gracias al patrocinio de Charles Evans Foundation. 
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39 Comments

  1. i have no lift i play video games all day and my mom is not with me

    Posted by: cody on Lunes 14 de Mayo de 2012

  2. I know kids who probably have dysgraphia and work on improving handwriting in occupational therapy. My question is, when is it appropriate to shift focus from improving handwriting to using a word processor or other accommodations? These kids are expected to complete writing tasks with correct spelling, capitalization, letter sizing, and placement in the lines. I don't know how they can think about what they are writing while having to attend to so many technicalities.

    Posted by: SW on Miércoles 09 de Mayo de 2012

  3. I am led to beleive that I have Dysgraphia. I've had bad handwriting all my life, but thank god for computers. Is it true that this can affect your hand-eye coordination?

    Posted by: Mickey on Domingo 29 de Abril de 2012

  4. My 8 yr old son was just diagnosed with Dysgraphia. I admit I had to Google it because I had no idea what it was. When he was younger he was diagnosed with a fine motor skill delay and was offered special education services through the school but when he got to 1st grade it was determined through the school (against my wishes) that he no longer qualified. I just wonder if he had stayed in special ed would this have been discovered sooner? His teacher has sent home notes about how he doesn't finish his work and how he needs to work on his writing, she even gave him a failing grade for it. Her comments have left him with an anxiety disorder. Reading all of these posts have given me hope that I can help him. Even if it means going to battle with the school

    Posted by: D.A. on Martes 03 de Abril de 2012

  5. Some of the smartest people have dysgraphia and I am 14 and I always get upsett when people can't look passed my errorrs and see the big picture. By the way I think in pictures. No one could read what estine wrote out by hand and he devolved genral realitivty. Dysgraphia is not a disability its a sine you are better and smarter in a differnt area and you think faster then you can write down it could be art, science, math if you wacth the placement of your numbers or you could be a beautiful author and people wouldent know. Don't let anyone ever treat you stupid it's not always a disability. I have dysgraphia and I take all pre-ap and ap classes I'm editor and cheif of the yearbook and also first chair trumpet. And they wanted to hold me back In the first grade eventhough I could read 12th grade level my mom didn't let them and know today I am at the top of all my classes.

    Posted by: Summer breeze :D on Lunes 02 de Abril de 2012

  6. My son is a junior and almost 17 yrs old. He was diagnosed in 3rd grade with dysgraphia. It took a continual battle until he was in the 6th grade to get him an IEP. The district was to have a laptop for his use in school but never actually rec'd until freshman year was almost completed. According to his IEP he is to have OT services but hasn't really received them until this year...now his "new" OT has decided that although he was diagnosed by a dr with dysgraphia, he doesn't have it and is trying to take away his IEP. I filed suit with the state brd of ed last year and won. My point: parents become aware of your rights and make the schools and co-ops provide needed services for your kid. Never quit fighting.

    Posted by: JR on Viernes 30 de Marzo de 2012

  7. Try to get your child diagnosed early. I recognized the signs of dysgraphia in my son when he was in 2nd grade. He had 10 of 11 of the diagnostic signs. He had an IEP from second grade. by jr. high they had moved him to a 504 plan. He never wanted to stand out, so if a teacher didn't seem to be aware that he had a 504, he would hesitate to bring notice to it. Now he is in his final year of high school and is taking AP lit and composition. Now he has switched teachers and is nearly failing the comp part. She is marking up all his mis-spelling. No teacher has ever really focused on spelling and he is a terrible speller, always has been, except on actual spelling tests where he had to memorize the night before. I wish I had gotten him formally diagnosed, so that his teachers would have to read and understand what dysgraphia is. He has all A's at the moment except a 71 in her class. This is work that must be completed in class so he has no opportunity to edit or even take time to go over the work.

    Posted by: L Murphy on Jueves 22 de Marzo de 2012

  8. I only discovered my diagnosis later in life my parents never told me. It prevented me from graduating college and my entire carrer.

    Posted by: Tom on Domingo 11 de Marzo de 2012

  9. I wish that I could tell you haw often people have been very rude, hateful, and down right condesinding toward me. I am 61 years old have Grand Mal Epeliptic seizures. I have NEVER been able to spell correctly. Yet on a dailey basis, people continue to berate me, and call me ignorant because I can not spell correctly. All, and I repeat ALL OF THEM, knew what I was saying in my messege or they would not of been able to correct my spelling, and point out what I did wrong. There should be some way to EDUCATE the public about learning dissabalities, and the fact that it is NOT A SIGN of ignorance. Thank YOu.

    Posted by: Peggy on Sábado 10 de Marzo de 2012

  10. Our 10 year old son has just been diagnosed with dysgraphia. It is such a relief to actually know what it is that he has been struggling with and to now move forward and help him with this LD. So, many times have we met with the teachers, with us saying something was not right and the teachers responding that he was lazy and just wanted to rush through his work and get out for recess. He has been punished at school for this and made to miss recess. Children with dysgraphia and any LD have to work so much harder than children without LD's yet they don't get any recognition for this tremendous mental effort they are exerting each day in school. I am so encouraged by the posts here - that there is hope for my son, that he will succeed and feel good about himself.

    Posted by: Catherin on Viernes 24 de Febrero de 2012

  11. My son is 20 now and suffered terribly in school. It does effect the ability to button and tie shoes. I bought velcro shoes and did not expect him to button - let alone organize anything. He could hardly get dressed. His writing was also visually on a different angle horizontally and vertically. School was torture. He was determined to never accept any help with a 504 plan. So even if you get your child diagnosed, and the plan written, it is still up to the individual to help themselves!

    Posted by: kate kennedy on Miércoles 15 de Febrero de 2012

  12. I am 27 and have dysgraphia, I got help in school by having notes given to me instead of me having to write them. I was also able to use a computer to take notes which helped greatly. My typing skills are good yet I still and always wills struggle with grammar and spelling. I have graduated from College and have a good job. I encourage everyone who has a learning disability to not be ashamed but become aware and get all the help you can. Don't feel stupid for needing to do things differently or getting extra help! You can do it!

    Posted by: Suzie on Viernes 10 de Febrero de 2012

  13. I am 15 and have dysgraphia. Although it is difficult to overcome sometimes, I'm doing very well in high school. I'm honors classes and have above a 3.5 gpa. The only thing that is reallyyyyyy difficult for me mostly is my foreign language class and memorizing anything. So does anybody have any suggestions for that? I also have procrastination issues as well. Any info is greatly appreciated. :)

    Posted by: Alyssa on Miércoles 11 de Enero de 2012

  14. I'm not sure if I had any. In the 4th grade, I hated creative writing, as it involved using as many vocab words as possible, which was difficult for me. As a teen, I hated argumentative essays (and still dislike it, but to a lesser degree), because if it came to a topic I had no thoughts/opinions about, I'm not able to come up with any ideas. I'm also not that great at writing out a thesis (or even having to "guess" what a thesis might be.) in a introductory, especially if it came to a topic I knew I had ideas about, but difficult to write out, so I put it off, even now. Nowadays it's easier to say what I think after dedicating myself to think more critically more often. Still, these things pop up from time to time. You know what my problem is now besides essays? Technical research memorandums and other technical stuff (not instruction manuals). Oh, fun.

    Posted by: Diana on Viernes 16 de Diciembre de 2011

  15. where are those pictures !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by: PH. on Lunes 21 de Noviembre de 2011

  16. My son is 9 years old with dysgraphia and visual perceptual deficits. I can recommend an Occupational therapist for evaluation and treatment of dysgraphia. My son learned cursive handwriting before third grade and it helped his legibility immensely. His OT is also teaching him to type. Their report also might help you get an EIP or 504 plan. We also moved him to a Montessori school which has helped him immensely as they teach skills to mastery rather than moving on and it is much more individualized than the regular school system. We got a partial scholarship from our state to send him there. Also, I recommend Ginger Software as it is not just a spell check but a grammar check designed specifically for dysgraphics. Last but not least, we put him through intensive vision therapy as well as the Interactive Metronome program and both also helped him. May God bless all of these beautiful children and give us as parents perseverance!!

    Posted by: Dana on Sábado 05 de Noviembre de 2011

  17. My name is Selma L. Jackson and I am 62 in college, and I have dysgraphia. I need help to write and compose my college paper. I have a macbook pro what software could help me.

    Posted by: Selma L. Jackson on Jueves 13 de Octubre de 2011

  18. Hi, my 8 yr old daugther was just recently diagnosed with severe dysgraphia. We were getting her tested for autism (which thankfully she does not have) when we found out that she has dysgraphia. When she writes she has pain in her arms and cannot space between words. She argues and avoids writing anything on paper and has a hard time comprehending anything she sees although she is an excellent reader. Her doctors are recommending she gets a computer to help her with all of her assignments, if not she will be set up for failure due to her severity. If anyone knows of any organization that might be able to help me get her a computer i would appreciate it. Things thus far have not been easy and I would love for my baby to be successful in life.

    Posted by: Gia on Jueves 06 de Octubre de 2011

  19. Not sure if Dysgraphia is my issue...I am 52 and have trouble making certain letters and numbers. I have always has a very neat handwriting, as does my Mom and siblings (even my brothers have great handwriting) but in the last few years that has changed. I jokingly blamed it on college courses and having to take notes so fast, that I got sloppy, but this is not the case. I have issues with starting certain letters and numbers...even a check mark somtimes causes issues. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

    Posted by: kathy on Miércoles 05 de Octubre de 2011

  20. my son 12 years can write ,but he feel difficult to write and learn an essay .if he learn he takes long time to print on paper. he feels more dysgraphic difficulties in urdu .guide me for his imrovement.

    Posted by: imran on Viernes 30 de Septiembre de 2011

  21. A Developmental Pediatrician can diagnose dysgraphia. These pediatricians specialize in seeing children with learning disabilities, developmental delay, ADHD, autism, anxiety, etc. You should be able to find a developmental pediatrician in many major cities (especially New York area). Hope this helps, Patti!

    Posted by: VM on Miércoles 28 de Septiembre de 2011

  22. The special education staff at your friend's child's school, or a professional they work with, should be able to evaluate the child for dysgraphia. If you feel that the school is not serving him well and giving him the services he deserves, a good place to start is by reading our Parent's Guide to IDEA, which you can find here: http://www.ncld.org/at-school/your-childs-rights/parents-guide-to-idea. It outlines the rights children with LD have in school and offers suggestions for what parents can do if those rights aren't being served. Good luck.

    Posted by: Kaleigh (NCLD Staff) on Lunes 26 de Septiembre de 2011

  23. I cannot express in words the insurmountable courage I see and read about in these comments. I am writing now because I have a dear friend whose son has Dysgraphia and they live in New York Area and cannot find someone to give the diagnosis. And even worse he is 13 and is in a special school and the teachers say he isn't trying and won't give him any of the things that all of you write about above in your comments. I would appreciate it if anyone out there could write in and tell me, them, us--the people that care with our open hearts what to do. Who can give the Dysgraphia diagnosis. This wondrous young 13 year old held his pencil in that tight grip from way back when and needs a hero out there to give us a place to start! I know you are out there. I'm a children's book writer & illustrator who couldn't follow any book, printed page or teacher. So I feel very intensely about this boy. Thank you for listening. RSVP.

    Posted by: patti on Jueves 22 de Septiembre de 2011

  24. Do the handwriting difficulties carry over to personal care, such as buttoning clothes, closing snaps and zipping jackets?

    Posted by: Sharon Hughes on Martes 06 de Septiembre de 2011

  25. Thanks you so much for this article. I found it via google. My son is 7 and struggles to put thoughts onto paper. He thinks about it but then does not know what to actually write on paper. I used to have this too when I was a child right upto adult. He is also reluctant to copy out. His spelling and handwriting is excellent. He just says he does not know what to write and he does not like it. What techniques can I use to step him towards being able to write his stories and thoughts to paper? How can I make copying out more fun? How can I help him to enjoy writing? Can you suggest any good books to read on the subject aimed at kids?

    Posted by: @Mum of two on Viernes 12 de Agosto de 2011

  26. hi i'm just wondering ive never been tested for this and all my life i have been told that i have terrible writing and i do have probs with spelling and grammer and i make a lot of run on sentences. i'mj just wondering if this could be it.

    Posted by: victoria on Domingo 07 de Agosto de 2011

  27. What is Dysgraphia?
    @Taffy Get your daughter tested for dysgraphia! As a 16 y/o who was diagnosed mid-April, I can totally relate to the confusion of how your daughter is doing well but @ the cost of her time & energy. My mom always got on to me for taking such an insane amount of time to complete written assignments. I was always able to compensate by waking up at 5 in the morning as a 4th grader to complete my work and by quitting social and athletic activities as I got into jr high. High school became a living hell for me. My grades plummeted. Teachers, much to my humiliation, would call me out in class for not taking overhead notes quickly enough or not finishing in class assignments. The dean of academics told my mom that she "had dealt with KIDS LIKE ME before" & said that the problem was that I lacked self-discipline & was lazy.

    Posted by: MK Keller on Sábado 02 de Julio de 2011

  28. What is Dysgraphia?
    My daughter has issues not only writing her thoughts, but conveying her thoughts orally. She forgets simple language concepts she learned years before and misspells simple words even though she reads slightly above her grade level. She has horrible handwriting, and takes inordinate amounts of time to write neatly. Is this probably dysgraphia or something similar? I keep being told her problems are fine because she earns A's and B's in class. Who tests for this, and does anyone live in Indiana and know how to request testing in this state?

    Posted by: Taffy on Jueves 24 de Febrero de 2011

  29. Dysgraphia
    @ Christine on Saturday, 09 October 2010 I use mathmatica and mathtype for my homework. Mathtype is a program add on for word. I also found that whiteboards helped reduce the stress of making mistakes on paper. I hope this helps! PS I have been using the whiteboard and mathtype since high school-mathmatica was my Calc 3 teachers suggestion, but it provides answers.

    Posted by: Dani on Miércoles 17 de Noviembre de 2010

  30. Dysgraphia
    I was diagnosed with Dysgraphia when I was 15. It was amazing how much my confidence went up just knowing there was a reason. When I got into college, I started using a speech recognition software to write my papers. I also got with my Office of Disability Services and worked with them to get my textbooks on tape/cd/mp3 and to get accommodations to take longer time on my tests. I am now a successful Engineer and am still using the speech recognition software when I need to. I am starting to see some of the symptoms in my 10yr old and I will be having him tested this school year. I don't want him struggling like I did.

    Posted by: Jennifer on Viernes 12 de Noviembre de 2010

  31. Dysgraphia
    @ Nina - usually an IEP is part of the 504 program. The program will help the child but only if all participants do what they say they are going to do. (i.e. if the teachers agree to specific help or modifications, they need to stick to those without any excuses). My oldest son (20) has dysgraphia. He was diagnosed when he was 8. Now, I am concerned that my youngest (9) may have a similar problem and I know the district doesnt have the 504 program specifically (something similar) so I hope and pray that this is just a phase of laziness instead of a learning disability. @ KG - My oldest boy has a high IQ but he is still on about a 7th or 8th grade spelling level. His reading he has been on a college level since he was 9 or 10. This can get better but they have to want it to be better for that to happen. My son doesnt care anymore and you can tell. My biggest issue is with impatient people that think he is stupid and dont care that it affects his self-esteem.

    Posted by: KRG on Miércoles 27 de Octubre de 2010

  32. Dysgraphia
    Is an IEP or 504 Plan better for a child with diagnosed Dysgraphia?

    Posted by: Nina on Martes 19 de Octubre de 2010

  33. Dysgraphia
    Is there any technology to help for math. My son types very well, but has no way of doing math on the computer. When he writes numbers, he doesn't recognize what he wrote. I'm looking for some technology that provides character recognition. If it existed for Palm Pilot hand held phones- there must be something else out there. Please help.

    Posted by: Christine on Sábado 09 de Octubre de 2010

  34. Dysgraphia
    My son is 13, he has dysgraphia, he has not been diagnosed, It is obvious he is!(the school wants him diagnosed by a Doctor? I suppose for records and so they can work with him) He Is very smart! Very quick with is mind, has a since of humor a mile long(spontaneously quick witted). He is very good at video games,good hand an I cordination!(his motor skill are good) He make 100s on TAKs test! 100s on surprise test his teachers give him! He has a photographic memory! He hate writing! He can't even read it him self when he get don with a paper! He gets so angry with him self because he knows he has tons of knowledge but cant get it on paper! He can tell you anything you want to know but putting it on paper, it is very very hard! A teacher did tell us they had a student us a laptop in his classes we are hoping we can do the same!

    Posted by: Wendy on Sábado 11 de Septiembre de 2010

  35. Dysgraphia
    I am a 50 yr old woman and I have always had problems since childhood. I was always accused of daydreaming, not completing work, on purpose. I was punished when I didn't complete work, failed tests etc. No one ever tried to find the root of the problem. I've always had difficulty in Math, English and Writing. No one ever questioned what was wrong, but only accused me of goofing off and daydreaming. Now as an adult, I'm trying to go college, but I'm still having learning problems. I could read a paragraph over and over again, but nothing sinks in. I've always had terrible handwriting all my life. My teachers and classmates always made fun of me. I was so shy and withdrawn most of my childhood. I get overwhelmed very easily and if it seems to complicated, I just give up. I'm tired of feeling that I'm dumber than a first grader. Because that is how I feel.

    Posted by: paula on Lunes 06 de Septiembre de 2010

  36. Dysgraphia
    Not sure if this is what my daughter(12) has or not. She can read anything and likes drawing. She follows directions well, does well in all subjects as long as she does not have to write a sentence on her own. If she can't find the exact answer in the book, then she is unable to determine what the answer is. She is unable to write because she is so scared of not doing things correctly. She also has trouble with spelling even commonly used words.

    Posted by: Christie Merrifield on Lunes 06 de Septiembre de 2010

  37. Dysgraphia
    This summer I had 3 excellent stuents-ages 3, 10, and 13 and all had been diagnosed with dysgraphia. I feel very fortunate I can teach Kid's College Computer Keyboarding and each student became a faster typist & was able to type and organize their thoughts on the computer--therefore, each student became happy & felt a sense of accomplishment in writing their stories! I am proud of all my students & this is a success story!

    Posted by: BNR on Viernes 27 de Agosto de 2010

  38. Dysgraphia
    Who tests for dysgraphia? Our daughter is 9 and in 3rd grade. Strictly pull out for all subjects. Memory is an issue for her as well as processing. Her fine motor skill are great as well as her gross motor. She has great difficulty in writing and drawing. She can write correctly but it is exhausting for her and very time consuming.

    Posted by: MSC on Jueves 05 de Agosto de 2010

  39. Dysgraphia
    My son probably has dysgraphia. He's 13 and uses an Alpha Smart at school. His problem is more profound than actually getting his ideas onto paper. When he writes, even if it's typing, his sentences come out very stilted. If questioned about the topic he will have much more interesting and complex things to say and his sentence structure is much more appropriate to his abilities. He can dictate his papers to me, but if he types them himself it's only slightly better than if he writes them on paper. His handwriting is utterly illegible. He could not read until he was nearly 9 because the concept of written symbol was just not comprehendable to him. By 9.5 he had a 6th grade reading level. Nowadays the bigger issue isn't his reading it's writing papers.

    Posted by: KG on Viernes 25 de Junio de 2010

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