How to help a child with writing difficulties
A common difficulty experienced by children and young people with ADHD is poor handwriting.
Written by Colin Foley
Overview
ADHD can co-occur with Dysgraphia which is a specific learning difficulty that impacts on writing skills. However, if your son or daughter is experiencing difficulties with handwriting, it does not automatically mean that they have Dysgraphia.
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