Question 1

pc or writing tablet for dysgraphia?

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Both problematic: Typing and handwriting are both problematic with dysgraphia. A trial test on both platforms might provide an answer  but i would suggest   considering the speech recognition programs on smartphones, tablets, or pcs.

Question 2

can i find out if i have dysgraphia?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write primarily in terms of handwriting, but also in terms of coherence.  There are two stages, at least, in the act of writing; a linguistic stage and a motor-expressive-praxic stage.

Question 3

how can you know if you have dysgraphia?

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Testing: It takes a specific type of assessment which will assess processing difficulties, intelligence and achievement.  For some idea of what is involved see this article i wrote a while back: http://cpancf.Com/articles_files/dyslexiareadingdisorder.Asp.

Question 4

is someone more likely to have dysgraphia or poor penmanship?

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Poor penmanship: Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write primarily in terms of handwriting, but also in terms of coherence.

Question 5

dysgraphia is currently infringing on my life desires, is there a cure, what to do?

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Dysgraphia: Some techniques are Squeezing a foam ball, playing with clay, and Occupational therapy to improve fine motor skills that control hand movement.

Question 6

what is the difference between an expressive language disorder and dysgraphia?

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They're related: In expressive aphasias, the individual knows what he/she wants to say but has difficulty communicating it to others. The form of communication can be spoken words or written words. Dysgraphia is an impairment in the ability to write and therefore can contribute to expressive aphasia. Further reading:  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dysgraphia/dysgraphia.htm

Question 7

does handwriting legibly a maximum of 10 wpm confirm the diagnosis of dysgraphia?

Accepted Answer

No: Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write primarily in terms of handwriting, but also in terms of coherence.

Question 8

is dysgraphia (whole words), forgetting things like a coworker's name, your own zip code, paying bills, etc,  common in perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Dysgraphia is a : specific learning disability that presents at school age. Signs &amp; symptoms include, but are not limited to, illegible handwriting, inconsistent spacing, poor spatial planning on paper, poor spelling, difficulty composing writing &amp; thinking &amp; writing at the same time.
Menopause can be associated with short-term memory &amp; concentration problems, but not the long-term memory deficits you describe.

Question 9

is there a relationship between asperger and dysgraphia?

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No: Dysgraphia, which simply means bad handwriting, is completely different from and unrelated to asperger's disorder or autism.

Question 10

can there be a relationship between aspergers and dysgraphia?

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Sometimes: An individual with dysgraphia could also meet criteria for aspergers but there are many people who only have dysgraphia. It is not uncommon for patients with autism spectrum disorder to have trouble with handwriting and written expression. The writing may be immature and the written language less complex. Interventions will be similar and the struggle lifelong so early intervention is key.

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