Treatment for Dysgraphia and How Can I Help My Child with Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia cannot be cured. However, its symptoms can be managed. Treatment usually depends on the symptoms the child is experiencing. It also depends on if the child has any other learning conditions or disabilities. Drugs used to treat ADHD can also help with dysgraphia in children who have the two conditions.
To help your child live with dysgraphia, here are a few things you can ask for:
- Shorter writing assignments or different questions from their classmates
- Oral instead of written exams
- Use of a computer to type instead of write
- Use of a voice-to-dictation machine or another electronic note taker
- Copies of the class notes to limit writing work
- An option to record the teacher’s lectures
- Video or audio reports instead of written homework assignments