Archive for February, 2009
Hi There
I have been doing a bit of research and think I may have Dysgraphia. Is there some way I can assess if this is the case and if so, what I can do to help manage it?
I didnt find the suggestion on the dysgraphia page to ‘stop writing and use a computer’ very helpful as there are many situations in life where that is just not practical e.g. taking notes for work, filling out forms and writing on cards etc.
Any guidence is appreciated.
hi,
Dysgraphia is a wok that literally means “difficulty with handwriting” so if you have a problem with handwriting then you have dysgraphia.. what is important is in knowing why you have it.
There are a number of probable causes:
.* Having problems spelling the words and putting idea down on paper. if this is the case then you will not have the problem with drawing. This is most likely a form of dyslexia.
* Having fine Motor problems and finding it hard to form the individual letters and shapes. if this is the case you will bad at drawing also .This is most likely a form of dyspraxia.
* Having a mind that thinks too fast so that it is impossible to put the ideas down fast enough and the writing becomes messy. This is most likely a form of Asperges syndrome.
Each of these has to be treated differently. and each has its own set of coping strategies. However you could take a laptop into work for notes and send emails rather than cards.
Do the tick tests to help find out which you have.
cheers
Dawn
February 13th, 2009
MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS ELEVEN SHE HAS LEFT SCHOOL TO ATTEND A LEARNING CENTER AS SHE COULD NOT COPE AT CLASS WITH READING AND WRITING. SHE IS NOW TAKING ONE TO ONE SCHOOLING ON MOTOR SKILLS AND ALL SPORTS SUCH AS SWIMMING , ATHLETICS. THE PROBLEM IS STILL WITH US, SHE STILL CAN NOT TALK PROPERLY , OR READ OR WRITE. WITH THIS EXTRA HELP SHE IS GETTING, CAN SHE AT ONE TIME IN THE FUTURE BE ABLE TO OVERCOME THESE DIFFICULITIES, ARE THERE EXTRA EXCERCISES AND PHONETICS SHE SHOULD BE TAKING CAN WE AT HOME DO SOMETHING EXTRA. IS MEDITATION OF ANY HELP
Hi,
Yes dysraxia is mostly curable in regards to education as long as you get the correct help. Please read my book on it and do all the hand eye coordination things and wobble board. Teach through phonics and muti sensory, as described in my book “Dyslexia – How to Win” and the phonics program and use actual tactile objects like letter shapes, and sand trays. Evidence has definitely found that Omega three oils help, but quite a high dose is needed. you might approach a Naturopath on this. Ritalin does not help at all with dyspraxia. If you live in Australia i might be able to put you in contact with someone who could help.
Hope this was helpful
Dawn
February 11th, 2009
I am very concerned about my 8 year old son. He is very bright however has very poor handwriting., which is bringing his marks down. Please help
HI,
You have to know why his handwriting is poor, he could have Motor problems, be dyspraxic or dyslexic or Asperges Syndrome, if you want to help it. There are tick tests for some of these on my site and a check list for others. However if this is the only problem then teach him word processing skills and put him on a computer. Handwriting is not actually needed nowadays except at school. hey do very little of it in Bill Gates Schools.
cheers
dawn
February 11th, 2009
After my daughter was diagnosed by Dawn as being Dyslexic I purhcased her book and read it cover to cover. I also purchased her book for teachers and the parent guide. All are easy to read, are very interesting and include relevant case studies and behaviours relating to a dyslexic person and even non dyslexic people (such as myself).
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