Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a neurodivergent trait that affects how someone writes — either in terms of handwriting, spelling, or getting thoughts down clearly on a page.

It can look different from person to person. For some, it’s about motor control — handwriting may be messy, slow, uneven, or physically uncomfortable. For others, it’s more about processing — struggling to organise ideas, remember spelling patterns, or turn thoughts into clear written language.

This might show up as:

• Holding a pen with unusual pressure or posture
• Difficulty spacing or sizing letters consistently
• Struggling to copy words or sentences
• Writing fatigue after only a short period
• Finding it easier to speak thoughts than write them

Dysgraphia isn’t about laziness or a lack of effort. It’s a valid way that some brains and bodies work — and for many, writing simply requires more conscious effort.

Using tools like keyboards, voice-to-text, or visual planners can help reduce pressure and make writing more accessible. The goal isn’t to force handwriting to match a norm — it’s to find ways that work for each person.