How To Treat Dysgraphia

Using Technology To Help

Today's students are not limited to textbooks, paper, and pencils. They have the world at their fingertips and can access information about any subject in seconds, using technology to help. Two commonly used assistive technology tools are graphic organizers and word prediction software. Programs are available to check and correct spelling and grammar. Sentence expansion software offers help for students who might be struggling to organize their thoughts effectively. Word prediction software supplies guesses at words based on letters typed, and as more letters are typed, additional word possibilities appear. This can be helpful for students struggling with correct spelling who can recognize the needed word and click on it to have it added to the sentence. The most recent and widely used technology for writers is speech recognition software which turns spoken words into text. Students with dysgraphia can concentrate on forming and speaking their thoughts and ideas verbally, and the printed copy will be produced for editing and review.