Curriculum, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia
Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) (now called Learning without Tears) is a popular curriculum developed by occupational therapist Jan Z. It teaches handwriting to children in a way that minimizes frustration and maximizes success. Olsen, HWT focuses on multisensory...
Dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Managing and treating dysgraphia involves a combination of interventions that target the specific difficulties associated with the condition. Here’s a comprehensive guide: Educational Strategies Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan: If a student is...
Dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Here are some tips to help students with dysgraphia manage tasks and assignments more effectively: Use Assistive Technology: Typing over Handwriting: Allow students to use a computer or tablet for assignments. Typing can reduce the strain of handwriting....
Dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs)
Students with dysgraphia can have trouble with handwriting, typing, and spelling. This article answers the question, “What classroom accommodations can help?” Here are some ways teachers can make all aspects of writing easier. Classroom Materials and...
Beery VMI (Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration), Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation, Dysgraphia, Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW), Learning Disabilities and Disorders (Special Needs), NEPSY–II Sensorimotor Subtests, Rey Complex Figure Test, Test of Written Language Fourth Edition (TOWL-4), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test–Third Edition (WIAT-III), Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability (WJ-IV), Woodcock–Johnson IV Test of Achievement (WJ IV)
Many people ask about dysgraphia screening or testing and how specific learning disability of written expression is diagnosed. Testing for dysgraphia is typically done as part of a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation by either a private psychologist or in a...
