I have now created an Easy Read module draft for Dysgraphia, including handwriting challenges, cognitive load, assistive technology, teacher/therapist support, and questions for learners.
A neurological learning disability that affects writing ✏️
Impacts handwriting, spelling, and turning thoughts into
written words 🧠📄
Not related to intelligence ✅
Often involves fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and
working memory 🖐️🗂️
1.
Handwriting Challenges (Signs & Symptoms)
Physical Issues:
Awkward or cramped pencil grip ✏️
Hand pain or fatigue ✋
Unusual body or paper positioning 🪑📄
Letter Formation:
Illegible writing 🔤
Inconsistent sizing or spacing 🅰️
Reversing letters or mixing cursive and print ✍️
Execution:
Slow, labored writing 🐢
Frequent erasing ❌
Difficulty combining thinking and writing at the same time 🧠✍️
2.
Alternative Recording Methods (Assistive Technology & Techniques)
Speech-to-Text Software:
Dictate assignments 🎙️
Word Processing & Keyboarding: Computers, laptops, touch-typing 💻
Audio Recording:
Record lectures or notes 🎧
Visual/Digital Tools:
Graphic organizers, mind mapping, photos of the board 🖼️
Alternative Assignments:
Posters, dioramas, oral reports 🖌️📊
3.
Teachers & Therapists: Flexible Assessment & Support
Assessment Accommodations:
Grade on content, not handwriting or spelling ✔️
Oral exams or scribe support 🗣️✍️
Extra time for tests ⏱️
Use multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank formats 📝
Classroom Support &
Modifications:
Guided notes, handouts, partial outlines 📝
Pencil grips, slanted boards, specialized paper ✏️📄
Break long assignments into smaller steps 🪜
Encourage brainstorming and outlining before writing 💡
Therapist/Instructional Role:
Fine motor skill development (sky writing, tactile
experiences) ✋🌾
Structured literacy programs 📚
4.
Easy Read Questions (Dysgraphia)
Does dysgraphia mean someone is not intelligent?
What skills does dysgraphia affect?
Name one physical handwriting difficulty.
Name one letter formation difficulty.
Why is writing slow or labored?
How can speech-to-text help?
What is one digital tool that can help?
How can teachers adapt tasks for students with dysgraphia?
Why is fine motor skill development important?
Can you think of a way dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyspraxia
might be similar or the same?
✅ Notes for Easy Read Module:
Short, simple sentences, one idea per line
Include icons: ✏️
📄 🖐️ 🖼️ 🎙️ 💻 🌟
Focus on effort, support, and removing barriers
Questions encourage comparison with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
I have now created an Easy Read module draft for Dysgraphia, including handwriting challenges, cognitive load, assistive technology, teacher/therapist support, and questions for learners.
Easy Read Dysgraphia Module
What is Dysgraphia?
A neurological learning disability that affects writing ✏️
Impacts handwriting, spelling, and turning thoughts into written words 🧠📄
Not related to intelligence ✅
Often involves fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and working memory 🖐️🗂️
1. Handwriting Challenges (Signs & Symptoms)
Physical Issues:
Awkward or cramped pencil grip ✏️
Hand pain or fatigue ✋
Unusual body or paper positioning 🪑📄
Letter Formation:
Illegible writing 🔤
Inconsistent sizing or spacing 🅰️
Reversing letters or mixing cursive and print ✍️
Execution:
Slow, labored writing 🐢
Frequent erasing ❌
Difficulty combining thinking and writing at the same time 🧠✍️
2. Alternative Recording Methods (Assistive Technology & Techniques)
Speech-to-Text Software: Dictate assignments 🎙️
Word Processing & Keyboarding: Computers, laptops, touch-typing 💻
Audio Recording: Record lectures or notes 🎧
Visual/Digital Tools: Graphic organizers, mind mapping, photos of the board 🖼️
Alternative Assignments: Posters, dioramas, oral reports 🖌️📊
3. Teachers & Therapists: Flexible Assessment & Support
Assessment Accommodations:
Grade on content, not handwriting or spelling ✔️
Oral exams or scribe support 🗣️✍️
Extra time for tests ⏱️
Use multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank formats 📝
Classroom Support & Modifications:
Guided notes, handouts, partial outlines 📝
Pencil grips, slanted boards, specialized paper ✏️📄
Break long assignments into smaller steps 🪜
Encourage brainstorming and outlining before writing 💡
Therapist/Instructional Role:
Fine motor skill development (sky writing, tactile experiences) ✋🌾
Structured literacy programs 📚
4. Easy Read Questions (Dysgraphia)
Does dysgraphia mean someone is not intelligent?
What skills does dysgraphia affect?
Name one physical handwriting difficulty.
Name one letter formation difficulty.
Why is writing slow or labored?
How can speech-to-text help?
What is one digital tool that can help?
How can teachers adapt tasks for students with dysgraphia?
Why is fine motor skill development important?
Can you think of a way dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyspraxia might be similar or the same?
✅ Notes for Easy Read Module:
Short, simple sentences, one idea per line
Include icons: ✏️ 📄 🖐️ 🖼️ 🎙️ 💻 🌟
Focus on effort, support, and removing barriers
Questions encourage comparison with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
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