Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a neurological learning difficulty in the UK that impairs written expression, affecting handwriting, spelling, and the ability to put thoughts on paper, even in people of normal intelligence. It is a common co-occurring condition with dyslexia and dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), and is not a reflection of a lack of effort or intelligence. It is estimated to affect between 5% and 20% of the population.

Common Symptoms Of Dyspgrahia

Handwriting Issues: Difficulty forming letters, poor spacing, and inconsistent letter size can make writing slow and effortful.
Spelling and Grammar Problems: Challenges in converting sounds into written words (phonemes into graphemes) can lead to frequent spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
Expressing Ideas: Trouble organising thoughts and expressing them clearly and coherently on paper.

Potential Reasonable Adjustments To Support Employees

Speech to text software which allows individuals to dictate their thoughts and have them converted into written text, bypassing the need for handwriting
Voice recorders which can provide an alternative to taking notes
Computers and laptops which enable typing instead of handwriting
A scribe, someone who listens to the indviduals verbal response and writes it down which allows more focus to be placed on thoughts not on writing them down
Provide paper with wider lines, raised lines or graph paper to help with letter formation size and alignment
Offer ergonimic pens or pencil grips to improve comfort and control
Quiet spaces
Extra time to complete tasks
Use verbal instruction rather than written ones
Screen readers

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