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[quote=Anonymous]I feel like a broken record saying this. There is no standard definition of “dysgraphia” so it’s really not worth using it unless it helps you legally get certain services. As people currently use it, it could include my DS (severely poor fine motor skills and handwriting, but has always been an advanced reader and can write prolifically with a computer, handwriting like a 5 year old at 13). It could include kids either dyslexia who don’t know how to formulate written words at all. It could include kids with ADHD or autism who refuse to write because it is hard or cannot figure out how to organize information or understand the writing prompt.

So rather than a label, I think you should focus on finding out exactly what aspect of writing is difficult for your daughter. I don’t have experience with dyslexia but I can only assume that there is a lot out there about how dyslexia connects to writing. Then you can also figure out if she has literal fine motor issues (that can be tested for by an OT) that make it even harder. And on top of that, she could have behaviors and frustrations that make it harder to complete work because it is a challenge. [/quote]

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