Dysgraphia is a complex and often misunderstood learning difference that significantly impacts a student’s ability to write effectively. This 2-hour course is designed specifically for occupational therapy practitioners seeking the latest evidence-based strategies to support students with dysgraphia. Welcome to New Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Dysgraphia!
Participants will explore the signs and symptoms of dysgraphia, distinguish between top-down and bottom-up intervention approaches, and examine cognitive strategies that promote writing success. The course will also highlight school-based accommodations, debunk common myths, and introduce practical ways artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to assist students.
Therapists will leave with actionable tools and a deeper understanding of how to address dysgraphia in a meaningful, client-centered way.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. List the signs & symptoms of Dysgraphia
2. Describe 2 key differences between a top-down vs. bottom-up approach to address dysgraphia.
3. Describe 2 cognitive approaches to address Dysgraphia.
4. List 4 accommodations in the school setting for dysgraphia.
5. Identify one example of using AI to support students with Dysgraphia.
6. List 3 common myths about dysgraphia and recommendations to address them.