Dysgraphia: Trinna, Madison S, Neveah by William Schleicher https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20 In your groups, complete the following tasks about your chosen Specific Learning Disability en-us 2023-10-01 16:41:43 UTC 2023-10-05 16:35:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270f.png Directions wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727556780 This week, you will be working in groups based upon your chosen disability. During each class, you will be given a set of criterion to follow to construct your own research and find resources to create a disability padlet. On Friday of this week, you will be teaching another group about your disability using the padlet you have created, which will lead into our second edition of the Who Am I? Demystification poster regarding Specific Learning Disabilities.

Tasks: Conduct your own research (I have given you a head start with the resource hub) on each of the subtopics for each day. As always, based on course policy, do not copy and paste. Quote, summarize, and paraphrase. For each subtopic, you will also be required to find two resources (videos, links, websites, pdfs, etc.) to assist and teach others. Provide a brief description for each of your resources as well.

Subtopics: In each subtopic, you will need the following:
- Defining, summarizing, quoting, or paraphrasing to give an understanding of each one.
- Two resources + an explanation of each one.]]> 2023-10-01 16:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727556780 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727563645 Identify challenges in the following areas:
- School
- Home
- Community
- Employment (for adults)
- Relationships
- Social and Emotional

]]> 2023-10-01 16:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727563645 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727564434 What are the academic, behavioral, or functional areas of struggle based on this disability?]]> 2023-10-01 16:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2727564434 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728477462 Do/Can any other disabilities exist in addition to this primary diagnosis?

]]> 2023-10-02 12:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728477462 Characteristics https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728596873 Some of the characteristics include not being able to spell correctly or capitalize. Mixing of cursive and print letters when writing. Writing is slow and the sizing and spacing of words in too large or small. There is difficulty with being able to visualize the words prior to writing them plus not being able to comfortable hold the writing utensil resulting to hand cramps. Some students may say the words out loud first or while writing them. 
Madison Schmitt]]> 2023-10-02 13:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728596873 What is Dysgraphia - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728600716 - neurological disorder - writing disability 
- causes distorted writing 
- use of the wrong words when trying to communicate 
- people with this disability don't have any other social or academic struggles 
- children find it difficult to keep up with notes - they sometimes miss big ideas 
- writing at a pace slower than usual ]]> 2023-10-02 13:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728600716 Resource 1 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728601134 This resource discusses the specific aspects of dysgraphia. It talks about the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and the causes. It is very detailed, and it gives the reader more resources to look into. 
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-02 13:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728601134 qsldc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728605778 The causes of Dysgraphia in adults can be caused by some form of trauma and usually associated with damage Parietal lobe of the brain. According to Psych Central, Dysgraphia in a child is unknown They may have difficulty learning how to write despite getting adequate instruction in school and having the appropriate cognitive level to learn. ]]> 2023-10-02 13:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728605778 Causes https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728606273 One of the possible causes of dysgraphia is result of an orthographic coding issue. The working memory combines the ability to permanently remember written words and how the fingers move in order to write the words. The brain struggles with processing words and writing them, even if they know how to read or spell. 
Sometimes in adults the cause can be from. a stroke or brain injury of some kind. Usually it's when the left parietal lobe is injured. 
Madison Schmitt]]> 2023-10-02 13:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728606273 Resource 2 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728608373 This resource provides an overview of dysgraphia. It discusses where the disorder came from and if it is other forms of different disorders. It also talks about the ways if affects people's lives.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-02 13:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728608373 qsldc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728611735 With dysgraphia, kids or adults have a harder time planning and executing the writing of sentences, words, and even individual letters. It’s not that you don’t know how to read, spell, or identify letters and words. It’s simply that you have a hard time processing certain words ]]> 2023-10-02 13:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728611735 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728612126 Academic things they struggle with are letter formation and being able to space letters correctly. When writing they may write words backward or may not be able to write in a straight line. They also struggle to write at a normal speed because of not remember certain letters.

]]> 2023-10-02 13:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728612126 Resource 1 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728615855 In this video the man explains what exactly dysgraphia is. He discusses the different characteristics and the accommodations that they may need to help with their disability.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-02 13:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728615855 qsldc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728616314 ~Having a hard time writing in a straight line.
~writing letters in reverse.
 ~Having trouble finding out/ recalling how words are formed.
~Having difficulty understanding where lowercase and uppercase letters are. ]]> 2023-10-02 13:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728616314 Prevalence https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728619634 The rate is between 4-10% in children. It's seen that dysgraphia affects more men than women. There are lots of people living with it that don't realize it because it often goes undiagnosed or even misdiagnosed. 
Madison Schmitt]]> 2023-10-02 13:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728619634 Resource 2 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728620416 This resource talks about the different characteristics of dysgraphia and the warning signs of it to make sure that they get the support they need.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-02 13:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728620416 Characteristics wvtdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728621472 There are a lot of different characteristics that are involved with Dysgraphia. People who suffer from Dysgraphia often space their letters and words poorly and they also cannot form their letters correctly which can make their writing hard to read. Another characteristic of Dysgraphia is not having a consistent pencil grip which makes it harder to write because it may feel awkward or uncomfortable. The Special Programs article explains the potential characteristics that someone with Dysgraphia may face and also what can cause these characteristics.
Some other characteristics that are involved with Dysgraphia are the individual may lack certain motor skills which makes it very difficult for them to complete simple writing tasks. Their work also is not clear and can be hard to read due to them being unable to write clearly.
https://www.starhealth.in/blog/what-is-dysgraphia-types-characteristics-symptoms-causes-everyone-should-know
As stated in this article, individuals who suffer from dysgraphia have a hard time writing because they lack the fine motor skills that are connected to writing.

]]> 2023-10-02 13:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728621472 qsldc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728623154 “Children with dysgraphia struggle to write, often causing them to experience emotional stress and anxiety. Because they have good verbal skills, parents and teachers expect them to write at the same level as they speak”]]> 2023-10-02 13:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728623154 Challenges - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728624251 - slower writing ability 
- trouble concentrating on more than one thing while writing 
- messy handwriting - not knowing how to space words/letters - a mix of cursive letters and print letters
- trouble with spelling, grammar, and sentence structure 
- struggles organizing thoughts and information and transferring it to paper ]]> 2023-10-02 13:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728624251 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728627353 Some struggles for behaviors for a child who has dysgraphia may lead to them falling behind and not wanting to do any work making them irritable and stressed. It says in the article "Parents and teachers expect them to write at the same level as they speak." So this makes the kids feel like they aren't smart and less motivated about doing any written assignments because others think they should be good at both.]]> 2023-10-02 13:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728627353 qsldc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728628445 Adults with dysgraphia will experience messier hand writing they’ll also appear in the purposeful avoidance of writing and in weak fine motor skills. ]]> 2023-10-02 13:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728628445 Resource 1 - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728757819 This great resource breaks down how to support students and help them enhance their skills. It gives tips under many different academic categories such as reading, writing, mathematics, testing, and accommodations. These supports include avoiding overcomplicated language in assessment questions, offering manipulatives throughout instruction, and offering to read material aloud when needed. ]]> 2023-10-02 15:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728757819 Resource 2 - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728785559 This article discusses how to create a dysgraphia-friendly learning environment. Skills such as typing and cursive writing can be implemented into your curriculum and you can allow different accommodations in the classroom. It is also important to give student praise for their written work, and even displaying it can give them more motivation and boost their self-esteem. ]]> 2023-10-02 15:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2728785559 Resource 1 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729431577 This resource talks about the commonness of dysgraphia. They talk about an experiment that was conducted to see the percent of students with learning disabilities.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-03 00:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729431577 Resource 2 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729436433 This resource discusses the prevalence of dysgraphia. It says that more that half of people with lower IQ have dysgraphia. This article also provide different resources that can be used to get more information.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-03 00:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729436433 Resource 1 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729444509 This resource provides different cause, treatments, and symptoms of dysgraphia. It also gives parents different therapy options to help their child with their learning disability.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-03 01:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729444509 Resource 2 https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729468525 This resource is very detailed, and it uses pictures to help its readers understand the disorder. It discusses the different causes and treatments/accommodations for dysgraphia. They also discuss the specific types of dysgraphia like motor (lack of motor skills), spacing (doesn't understand how to put space in between words), and lexical (understands words that are spelled as they sound, but struggles with irregular words).
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-03 01:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2729468525 Comorbidity crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730049585 https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/dysgraphia#:~:text=Dysgraphia%20is%20a%20neurological%20disorder,are%20first%20introduced%20to%20writing.

It's common for those with dysgraphia to also have another learning disorder. They could have ADHD, ADD, or dyslexia and dyscalculia while also having dysgraphia. Half of children that have ADHD in the United States will have learning disorder like dysgraphia too. It's common that a child with dysgraphia to have additional learning disorders.  
Madison Schmitt]]> 2023-10-03 11:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730049585 Deficit Areas crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730072076

There is an impairment in writing letters by hand, so they usually have impaired writing like large letters or impaired spelling (with no issues reading). Sometimes they have both impairments. There are motor issues with holding pencils and writing letters correctly. Writing can be tiring for them or painful for their hands. Also, there are struggles with spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, and difficulty putting their ideas onto paper. People with dysgraphia experience both motor and cognitive struggles of the disorder or they can just experience one side of the disorder. 
Madison Schmitt]]> 2023-10-03 11:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730072076 Deficit Areas crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730084482 https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-is-dysgraphia

There are some behaviors we can see of students with dysgraphia like avoiding writing, hand cramps/pain, watching their hand when writing, and affecting fine motor skills. Additionally, the student may struggle to organize a narrative in school for a project like writing a story. They may be too focused on writing or not be able to write down their thoughts. ]]> 2023-10-03 11:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730084482 Deficit Areas - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730940839 Academic/functional struggles:
- fine motor coordination skills (holding a writing utensil)
- letter/word spacing 
- grammar and composition of sentences 
- writing letters/words - shapes of letters 
- writing at a normal speed 

Behavioral struggles: 
- lack of motivation 
- self-esteem 
- may also have ADHD or autism (higher probability of also having ADHD)]]> 2023-10-03 21:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730940839 Commodity https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730950658 This resource describes how dysgraphia can be caused by autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette's, and ADHD. It also describes the different types of dysgraphia, treatments, symptoms, and different therapy options to help.
Trinna Decker ]]> 2023-10-03 21:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2730950658 Types of Assessments, Accommodations, and Strategies - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732095391 Types of Assessments:
-   Verbal assessments – read the directions aloud to students 
-   Provide assessments in different forms – possibly allow students to work with a peer 
-   Adapt tests so there are minimal handwriting components 

Accommodations for testing: 
-   Allowing more time to complete testing, 
-   Use a scribe or technology so the child can hear the questions being asked allowed 
-   Allow the use of pencil grips 

Strategies for completing assignments: 
-   Completing assignments with a peer 
-   Completing assignments in a quiet area 
-   Spellchecker/proofreader available 
-  Not grading on handwriting or spelling 
]]> 2023-10-04 13:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732095391 Low Tech Assistive Technology 1 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732099461 Pencil grips can help improve fine motor skills by making it easier to hold a pencil. They can make it more comfortable for the student and it will give them more control over their writing utensils.
Trinna Decker]]> 2023-10-04 13:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732099461 Low Tech 2 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732111376 Just Basics Spiral Notebook 8 x 10 12 1 Subject Wide Ruled 70 Sheets Yellow - Office Depot 
Wide ruled notebooks are an affordable accommodation that can help them write in lines easier. Adding more space can help them write in an organized manor.]]> 2023-10-04 13:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732111376 Examples of Different Accommodations -Madison Schmitt crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732114501 Some accommodations that can be given to students with dysgraphia are allowing the students more time to copy notes or providing the students with an outline of partially completed notes. The students then can fill in the blanks of the note without having to stress about writing sentences of notes uncomfortably. 
Additionally, students could be given assistive technology like pencil grips, wide-ruled, word processors, or note-taking applications. These technologies could help the students feel more comfortable in the classroom and allow them to pay attention to the lesson more without feeling pressure to write everything or spell everything correctly. 
Lastly, another accommodation is not counting spelling on rough draft assignments for students. Since they struggle with writing, spelling, or both, the student may become worried about spelling things correctly on assignments, especially ones done in one sitting in the classroom. After the assignment, the teacher can go over with the students the spelling mistakes and make a page of the words they spelled wrong so they can practice or go back and fix their mistakes. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732114501 Transition - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732114962 Challenges Students with dysgraphia may face challenges such as: 
- motor control (holding and using a writing utensil) 
- ability to form letters and words 
- use of the wrong words while communication 
- difficulty keeping up while writing (writing at a slower pace) 

Emotional Regulation: 
- students may struggle with stress and heightened anxiety/have problems with self-esteem 
- instruction should be differentiated for all students frequently so students with disabilities don't feel singled out 
- provide students with positive feedback for their success and help positively support them when they are struggling

Communication: 
- students can verbally communicate well, but may sometimes use the wrong words while communicating 
- students should have access to a recording of instruction/be allowed to take an audio recording of instruction if they are struggling to recall information 
- students should be provided with accommodations for testing such as a pencil grip or the use of a scribe/speech-to-text]]> 2023-10-04 13:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732114962 Mid Tech 1 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732128124 Word prediction technology can help finish the word for them. If they struggle to type quickly the prediction software can help them spell the words they are trying to type correctly and make it faster for them to type.]]> 2023-10-04 13:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732128124 Advocacy for Needs - Madison Schmitt crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732135154 Families and schools need to make sure they use their voices to influence others' actions and decisions in helping those with dysgraphia. Parents need to get involved and informed about the child's disability and communicate with the school in order to get the accommodations necessary. After school age, people with dysgraphia can use technology to type instead of writing information. Also, they can ask for accommodations such as outlines for lectures and go through their college/university disability program and get the required information filled out to allow for accommodations. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732135154 Family Impact - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732135811 Ways families can support students with dysgraphia: 
- practice developing hand strength with different activities (playing with clay, pinching objects to strengthen fingers, etc.)
- always encourage the child to speak out loud first before immediately trying to put their thoughts on paper 
- practice tracing letters 

Challenges/barriers families encounter: 
- feeling as if the disability of their child is their fault 
- "mourning"/"grief" - parents may grieve the life that they thought they were going to have 
- fear and isolation over what the disability means for their child and further steps to take 

Strategies that can be implemented at home/in the community:
- children can work through occupational therapy to increase their motor function (hand strength, posture, arm strength, etc...) 
- accessibility and different access to places and things in the community ]]> 2023-10-04 13:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732135811 Strategy One - Nevaeh Parente https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732176168 At home, children can practice larger motor movements and writing big before trying to control and manipulate a pencil to write sentences. They can experiment with different senses while exploring this process by writing letters or words with shaving cream, finger painting, or even writing in the sand. ]]> 2023-10-04 14:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732176168 Problem-Solving- Madison Schmitt crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732760416 Students with dysgraphia will struggle with holding the writing utensil which can result in more difficulty forming and spacing their letters. They may struggle to take notes in class or complete in-class assignments or homework. They can feel cramping from their struggle to write which can lead to poor performance or avoidance of writing overall. Oftentimes, it's suggested that people with dysgraphia should try to use touch type to reduce their need to form letters and words. They won't have eraser marks, misspelled words, etc. Touch type can be coded into muscle memory. The more one does it, their skills in literacy will increase. ]]> 2023-10-04 20:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732760416 Strategy Two - Madison Schmitt crwcc https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732850081 There are different types of home exercises that can be practiced to help a kid's dysgraphia. One way is to practice pinching. Some kids struggle to hold a pencil properly especially if they have writing difficulties. By using pinching tools like tweezers, chops sticks, or tongs, the child can strengthen their fingers and improve their pencil grip]]> 2023-10-04 23:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2732850081 Mid Tech 2 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734033207 A word spelling corrector can help a student with dysgraphia spell words correctly. It will help them when the struggle to spell and it will make it easier for them to copy down words onto paper. ]]> 2023-10-05 14:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734033207 High Tech 1 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734039760 Speech to text software can make it a lot easier for children with dysgraphia to type. They wouldn't have to struggle to spell because the speech to text device would do it for them.]]> 2023-10-05 14:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734039760 High Tech 2 - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734046496 A tablet can do a lot of things to help them. There is word predicters in a lot of applications and if they are struggling to spell a word, they could use this to help them. Most tablets and computers also have speech to text technology which can help them immensely with forming coherent sentences.]]> 2023-10-05 14:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734046496 Social Skills - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734239372 People with dysgraphia may lack social skills because they struggle to write and understand the written word. They may not be able to have as much fun with their peers because they can confuse words and struggle to understand anything that is written. To help with this we need to help them communicate with their peers. We could provide them with assistive technology like a word speller and speech to text to help them write to their friends. We could also put them in speech therapy if they really need help with their social skills.]]> 2023-10-05 16:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734239372 Strategy Three - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734252771 A home strategy that could be useful is to practice writing everyday words. Just writing the alphabet sometimes can help the learn how to hold a pencil and how to write in the lines. We don't want to put too much pressure on them, so do it sparingly, so that they get confident with their writing. To help with this that parent can have the write about their favorite things like dogs or sweets and giving them a reward for completing the words will help them feel motivated.]]> 2023-10-05 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734252771 Independence - Trinna Decker https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734263219 People with dysgraphia may struggle to become independent because they struggle to write and form sentences. This is a very important skill for people entering the workforce. They may need to write emails and do paperwork for their jobs. The best way to help is by having them practice writing. It may be boring, but it will help them improve their writing skills. and as mentioned before they could use speech to text technology to help them make proper sentences and help them to spell words.]]> 2023-10-05 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/pdf5jftmp9h3d20/wish/2734263219