Dysgraphia+and+Assistive+Technology

Some children who have significant motor or sensory-motor handwriting challenges have a form of the neurological disorder known as dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing. Writing requires a complex set of motor skills and processing skills. Dysgraphia makes writing difficult. It can prevent an individual from using writing to clearly communicate. Children with dysgraphia can have trouble organizing letters, numbers and words on a line or page. It can lead to problems with spelling, poor handwriting and putting thoughts on paper with children who also suffer from dyslexia.

Because writing can be such a daunting task for students with dysgraphia (Balsiger) there exist a variety of web 2.0 tools that can assist learners in completing assignments and engaging in work.

There are many voice dictation programs available for free or low cost. A few years ago, you had to buy a program like [|Dragon], which is still great and receives promising reviews. Now, however; voice dictation is built into Windows and Mac. Even smartphones have the ability to talk and record. Any of these devices and programs would allow someone with dysgraphia to talk through a paper instead of having to write or type it out.
 * Voice Dictation**

Tools like Voicethread allow the user to record their voice and attach it to a slide. They can make their slides either pictures, or videos, and other people can comment on the same slide. In addition to not having to write or type, getting verbal feedback from anyone is great.
 * Voicethread**

iWriteWords is a handwriting app available on iTunes. It is targeted more for early childhood. It focuses on large motor movements to practice drawing out letters.
 * Handwriting**

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