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Who are we? Introductions Think, Pair, Share Gender Tally Sticky Notes Discussion

Typical Writing Challenges of Gifted Students Disorganization Labored handwriting Slow to start Easily Frustrated Others?

So…What have you done? Yell and scream at homework time? Bribery? Purchase every writing utensil possible? Threaten a consequence? Say forget it…go back to that book???

Definition

Types of Dysgraphia Dyslexic Dysgraphia Motor Dysgraphia Spatial Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia: More Than Bad Handwriting Tight, awkward pencil grip Inconsistent spacing between letters/words Posture problems Disorganized thoughts Avoidance of writing or motor tasks

Common Symptoms of Dysgraphia Inconsistencies in size, spacing, and formation Verbalizing while writing Illegible Processing Difficulties Word omissions and unfinished sentences Syntax and grammar problems

Sample of Dysgraphic Writing

How do we know? To be identified with dysgraphia, a comprehensive psychological assessment needs to be completed.

HELP!!!! To qualify for services, a diagnosis of a disability needs to be determined under the standards set by the IDEA with a qualifying label such as LD for Learning Disabilities.

It takes a VILLAGE Parents Teachers Psychologists Social Workers Administrators

Special Education Info Virginia Dept. of Education-Division of Special Education and Student Services df

SO… No Dysgraphia-NOW WHAT?

Elementary Students Fine motor exercises Writing tools that promote feedback Specialty papers with raised lines Dictation to a scribe Encouragement and PRAISE Practice Practice Practice!

Tweens, Teens, Technology Keyboarding programs Computers Laptops Alpha Smarts (NEO) Franklin Spellers

Ready Writers Direct Instruction Specific Strategies Occupational Therapists Assistive Technology Rep

Brain Gym Brain Gym exercises were used to warm up prior to writing.

Fine Motor Feedback

Multi-Sensory

Practice and PRAISE

TECHNOLOGY

Resources Onion Mountain Technology, Inc Therapro-handwriting programs C19161.aspx C19161.aspx Council for Exceptional Children-Twice Exceptional or 2E