Enhancing Writing Skills Through Specialised Therapy
WHAT IS DYSGRAPHIA?
Dysgraphia is a neurological-based learning difficulty that affects written expression.
It can impact handwriting, spelling, and the ability to organise thoughts in written form.
You might notice:
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Poor or inconsistent handwriting
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Difficulty with spelling
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Slow writing speed
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Trouble organising ideas on paper
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Avoidance of writing tasks
How we can help?
A comprehensive Learning Disability Assessment provides a detailed profile of strengths and difficulties.
This includes standardised measures of:
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Cognitive ability
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Academic achievement
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Oral language
Educational Support
Assessment results can be used to support applications for Special Assessment Conditions (SAC), such as:
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Reader or writer support
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Use of a computer
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Additional time in exams
Look Beneath the Surface
For younger children, or when time allows, we recommend addressing dysgraphia at its source.
This approach focuses on:
Identifying underlying developmental challenges
Building strong foundational skills
Supporting long-term improvement (not just short-term fixes)
While assessment identifies the difficulty, it may also be important to explore underlying contributing factors.
This is known as a ground-up approach.
Developmental Movement Assessment
This assessment looks for underlying neurodevelopmental factors that may contribute to dysgraphia, including:
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Retained reflexes
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Poor joint proprioception (body awareness)
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Low postural strength and control
Targeted Therapy
Once identified, our therapist will:
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Work to integrate retained reflexes
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Improve body awareness and coordination
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Build postural strength and control
This helps create a stronger foundation for writing and learning overall.