Dysgraphia - What OT's Need to Know

Reversals of letters or numbers are a component of Orientation

• True

• False

Dysgraphia can look like...

• Poor spacing

• Variably shaped letters

• Excessive cross outs

• All of these

The Screener of Handwriting Proficiency is free and ...

• Assesses print

• Assesses cursive

• Assesses both print and cursive

Letters that float above or sink below the line is an error in ...

• Orientation

• Memory

• Placement

• Size

Allowing students to copy from visual examples does not allow you to assess ...

• Memory

• Orientation

• Placement

• All of these

Errors in cursive connections do not change the meaning of words

• True

• False

The most effective remediation for print and cursive is:

• Practice in a workbook

• Direct instruction with demonstrate-imitate

• Apps and engaging activities

• Address fine motor issues