Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect: Adaptive teaching techniques to unlock a child’s dysgraphia for the classroom and at home

by Cheri L. Dotterer, Anita M McLaurin (Foreword)

School is tough enough when you know how to write. Imagine being one of the 33% of students who struggle with writing letters and numbers.  This inability or difficulty is called dysgraphia. Children who suffer from dysgraphia often earn the reputation of being lazy or dumb. However, these children, like all children, want to succeed. They do not need to live lives of frustration and anxiety and a constant feeling of failing the adults they respect.  

 For over a decade, Cheri Dotterer has observed children with these challenges in school systems across the world. She witnessed their struggle with not only writing but also the challenging behaviors due to their feelings of defeat from the frustration.  While experiencing writing challenges as a child and becoming a professional in occupational therapy with a specialty in dysgraphia, Cheri has discovered a process to reduce the anxiety and frustration in children and build up their confidence and competence while writing. In this book, you will discover:

How the brain and body work together to create neural pathways for learning
How different environmental features interfere with learning
How to incorporate movement strategies into teaching both spelling and vocabulary in the regular education classroom
How to discuss goals, accommodations, and modifications for special education Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans.

Eliminate stress today by including these adaptive techniques into your classroom and home today! 

Genres: Education

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2019

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book provided fairly good information on supporting children with dysgraphia, but it could use some organization. All the advice given was very high level and would benefit from more specificity. I would have appreciated specific strategies for students of different ages.

The book did give a good overview of some neuroscience related to dysgraphia which was interesting.

The book has given me things to consider for future IEP meetings.

[Debb Hackett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, a book that can explain the challenge my daughter has, in terms that I can understand. I'm so grateful I now know enough to start winking effectively with my daughter and her teachers to get her the help and support she deserves. I'm so thankful.

[Jean Barratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information for parents, teachers and occupational therapists, or others who raise or work with children. I would recommend this book if you know a struggling writer.