🖊️ "He can barely read his own writing!" | 1/16 Community Highlights

Families are talking about… Dysgraphia & Handwriting Concerns Families are talking about ... Dysgraphia & Handwriting Concerns Top Community Threads 1. My third grader struggles to the point of being [unable to read his own homework assignments](. And then sounding them out becomes a guessing game! 2. She cannot copy words that are right in front of her: It's like [there is a disconnect between her brain and putting it on paper](. If we think she has dysgraphia, what are our next steps? 3. If your child uses a tablet to take notes, how do you keep it organized? My son's [iPad is a disorganized mess and has pictures and folders everywhere](. 4. My son with dysgraphia wants to keep up with the other kids, but he just can't get the words out on paper fast enough. This [frustrates him and he tries to hide his writing]( so no one can see. Voice-to-text helps—but what else might? 5. My child has been [punished in school for years for his poor handwriting]( teacher even displayed his handwriting as an example of what not to do. What's going on here? Community Weighs In: What Metaphor Do You or Your Child Have for ADHD? Explaining ADHD is no easy task. Find out what creative metaphors our families and the star of YouTube's "How to ADHD" use to explain ADHD. [Read More]( 1/19 & 1/20 Weekend Wisdom: App Swap! Which desktop and mobile apps are the best for kids with learning and attention issues? Join Jules Csillag, M.S., speech-language pathologist, to trade ideas. [Start Sharing]( Join Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [Pinterest]( [www.understood.org](  [Support Us]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. All contents copyright © 2014-2019 [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC. All rights reserved. "Understood" and related logos are trademarks of [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC and are used with permission. This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Understood is a nonprofit initiative. Understood does not and will not take money from pharmaceutical companies. We do not market to or offer services to individuals in the European Union. For more information, please review the [Terms And Conditions](. "Understood" as used above includes [UNDERSTOOD.ORG]( USA LLC, and their officers, affiliates, parents, and related entities, and their respective employees, contractors, or other personnel. [Understood.org]( 32 Laight St., 1st Floor New York, NY 10013 [Unsubscribe from Weekly Digests]( | [Privacy Policy](  Â