Acquired Dysgraphia from TBI

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1. Check to see if phonological awareness is still in tact.  If not, work on those:

The Ultimate Guide to Phonological Awareness and Pre-Reading Skills

2. Teach Use of Graphic Organizers if they need help with organizing

3. Encourage them to talk as they write and re-read their writing before submitting

4. Teach the student to use compensatory tools and to advocate for himself

  • Record lectures or do verbal note-taking
  • Use spelling resources like pocket dictionaries, electronic dictionaries, or smart phone apps
  • Have another student take notes on carbon paper
  • Make use of paper-editing services (through the school or through friends/family)
  • Ask for extra time on written assignments
  • Request to submit assignments typed instead of hand-written if handwriting or fatigue are involved

 

Source: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-learning-disorders/58613-interventions-for-students-with-dysgraphia/

 

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