What Is Dysgraphia Therapy?

Dysgraphia therapy is specialized support designed to help individuals with writing difficulties develop effective written expression skills while honoring their unique ways of communicating ideas.

Dysgraphia affects the physical act of writing, written expression, or both, but it doesn't diminish the value of your thoughts and ideas.

At IMPACT, we recognize that dysgraphia is a neurological difference that affects how the brain processes writing tasks. Our approach focuses on developing alternative strategies for written expression while building confidence in your ability to communicate effectively through various modalities.

KEY BENEFITS

Who Can Benefit from Dysgraphia Therapy?

Dysgraphia therapy can support individuals at all ages who experience writing-related challenges. You may benefit from dysgraphia therapy at IMPACT if:

We support individuals with all aspects of dysgraphia, from fine motor difficulties to challenges with written expression and organization.

You struggle with handwriting legibility, speed, or endurance

You have great ideas but difficulty getting them down on paper

You experience physical pain or fatigue when writing

You avoid writing tasks or feel anxious about written assignments

Your verbal expression is much stronger than your written expression

You're a student whose writing difficulties affect academic performance

You're an adult whose writing challenges impact professional success

IMPACT's Approach to Dysgraphia Therapy

At IMPACT, we combine evidence-based interventions with creative, multi-modal approaches that honor different ways of expressing ideas. Our therapy is individualized, strength-based, and focused on finding effective workarounds for writing challenges.

Our approach emphasizes finding your unique pathway to effective written communication.

We draw on approaches including:

Occupational Therapy Techniques: To improve fine motor skills and writing mechanics
Assistive Technology Training: Learning to use voice-to-text, word prediction, and other supportive tools
Alternative Expression Methods: Exploring verbal, visual, and digital ways to communicate ideas
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To address writing anxiety and perfectionism
Executive Function Support: To help with planning, organizing, and executing written work

Key Benefits of Dysgraphia Therapy at IMPACT

Therapy helps you move from "I can't write" to "I communicate effectively in my own way."

Improved writing mechanics and legibility when needed

Mastery of assistive technologies and alternative expression methods

Development of organizational and planning skills for written work

Reduced anxiety and increased confidence around writing tasks

Enhanced ability to advocate for writing accommodations

Understanding of dysgraphia as a processing difference, not inability

UNDERSTANDING YOUR WRITING PROFILE

Discover how you express ideas best.

Our comprehensive evaluation explores all aspects of written expression, from fine motor skills to idea organization, helping you understand your unique writing profile.

LEARN ABOUT WRITING ASSESSMENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Dysgraphia can affect handwriting, but it also impacts written expression, organization of ideas, and the physical process of writing. We address all these aspects.
While handwriting remains important for some tasks, assistive technology can be incredibly effective for many writing demands, especially in academic and professional settings.
Yes. We provide documentation and consultation to help implement appropriate writing accommodations, including technology use and alternative assessment methods.
This is very common with dysgraphia. We help bridge the gap between verbal and written expression through various strategies and supports.
We explicitly address the emotional impact of dysgraphia, helping clients develop resilience and self-advocacy skills while finding effective workarounds.