Strengths & Gifts
People with dysgraphia often have strong verbal skills, creative ideas, and advanced thinking. Many are excellent storytellers, problem solvers, or big-picture thinkers.
Common Challenges
They may struggle with handwriting, spelling, organizing thoughts on paper, or writing speed. Physical fatigue or frustration can happen quickly during writing tasks.
How to support individuals
Allow typing, speech-to-text, or alternative ways to show knowledge. Focus on ideas and understanding rather than neatness or handwriting.
Communication advice
Be patient and avoid equating writing ability with intelligence. Ask how they prefer to express their thoughts.
Sensory needs
Writing by hand can be physically uncomfortable or exhausting. Ergonomic tools, breaks, and reduced pressure can help.
Real stories from ND individuals
“My thoughts are clear in my head — they just don’t come out on paper easily.” “When I’m allowed to type, my real abilities finally show.”