Dysgraphia can be a related disorder to dyslexia.  Dysgraphia is defined as, "... difficulty in learning handwriting despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and socio-cultural opportunity when other written language disabilities are not evident" [Waites, 1990].  Dysgraphia is a problem with the motoric act of writing, not with composing, although left untreated, dysgraphia will most assuredly affect composition.

This lively, interactive presentation allows participants to experience the frustration of dysgraphia first hand.  Definitions and symptoms of dysgraphia are presented along with several dysgraphia samples to help participants correctly identify dysgraphia.  The presentation elaborates on differences between students with dysgraphia and other learning differences and disabilities, e.g.,  the AD[H]D student.  Material and ideas discussed help provide instructional determination of appropriate modifications and accommodations in general education classrooms.

Audience:  General and Special Educators - all levels, Administrators, and Parents.