Is there more than one type of dysgraphia? 22:37 Oct 28, 2010
Yes. Dysgraphia can be classified into three types. The three types are: a.Motor Dysgraphia Children with motor dysgraphia may have poor muscle tone, might be clumsy, and have poor dexterity. Their handwriting may be slanted (from holding the writing utensil improperly) as well as poor or illegible. They may complain that writing is painful or uncomfortable. Spelling skills are generally at the appropriate grade level when tested. b.Spatial dysgraphia Children with spatial dysgraphia may have writing which is illegible due to improper spacing between characters. Some words may appear "squished" together and other words may be so far apart that it is difficult to read what the child has written. These children have difficulty copying words from a book or the chalkboard. However, they have grade appropriate spelling skills. c.Dyslexia dysgraphia Children with dyslexia dysgraphia have written work which is difficult to read or illegible. Spelling is far below grade appropriate levels. Fine motor skills are normal for age and the child is able to copy work fairly accurately. While a child may be diagnosed as a "dyslexic dysgraphia," he may not actually have dyslexia.
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