Defining Creativity, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia

Understanding dysgraphia

“…Development of gross motor skills of young children with dysgraphia will focus on strengthening arm and shoulder coordination and strengthening core muscles. Activities to improve gross motor skills include pushups, jumping rope, rock wall climbing, monkey bars, and jumping jacks 18. Fine motor skills development should focus on activities to help with coordination of hands and fingers 17.…”

“…Activities for fine motor development may include brushing teeth, proper use of utensils, formation of letters with clay, and Lego building. Occupational therapy should also focus on proper gripping of the pencil and posture, which are both key factors in handwriting 18. In particular, posture while sitting should entail both feet on the ground with equally weighted distribution to keep hips even, shoulders back and relaxed, and a flexed core 19.…”