Diagnosis of Dysgraphia
The first step involved in diagnosing dysgraphia is for your kid’s pediatrician to rule out any disease or condition that can also cause writing problems. A professional psychologist trained in learning disorders can also diagnose dysgraphia [5]. The specialist will give your kid writing and academic tests that evaluate their ability to put their thoughts into words and their fine motor skills [6]. For example, your child may be asked to tap their fingers or turn their wrist in a certain direction. Your psychologist may also ask your child to write sentences or copy words and letters. This is usually to evaluate their:
- Finished work
- Hand and body position
- Pencil grip
- Posture
- Writing process