How to Support Someone with Dysgraphia ✍️

Dysgraphia can make writing tasks difficult, but with the right support, children and adults can thrive at school, at work, and in daily life. Parents, teachers, and colleagues all play an important role in creating environments where people with dysgraphia feel understood and valued.

Use Assistive Technology 🖥️

• Voice-to-text tools allow ideas to flow without the barrier of handwriting.

• Spell-checkers and grammar software support written accuracy.

• Typing on a laptop or tablet can reduce the strain of handwriting.

  
  

Provide Organisation Tools 🗂️

• Graphic organisers and mind maps help structure ideas before writing.

• Templates and outlines make tasks less overwhelming.

  
  

Adjust Expectations Around Handwriting ✍️

• Place less emphasis on neatness and more on content and effort.

• Allow typed or oral submissions instead of handwritten work where possible.

  
  

Give Extra Time ⏱️

• Extended time on writing tasks helps reduce stress and allows ideas to be expressed more fully.

  
  

Encouragement Matters 💬

Understanding goes further than correction. Instead of focusing on mistakes, highlight strengths, creativity, and effort. A supportive comment or small adjustment can make a huge difference in confidence.

For Parents, Teachers, and Colleagues 👩‍👩‍👧

• Parents: Advocate for your child’s needs at school.

• Teachers: Offer flexibility, break tasks into steps, and celebrate ideas over handwriting.

• Colleagues: Recognise that written communication isn’t the only way to contribute - encourage verbal input and collaboration.

  
  

Building Inclusive Communities 🌍

Supporting people with dysgraphia isn’t about lowering expectations - it’s about levelling the playing field. By removing unnecessary barriers, we allow individuals to show their true abilities and thrive.