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Dysgraphia and dysorthography: What to do and what to avoid – Primary school

Quick guide for teachers

Filippo Barbera

Product: Book

Trim size in cm: 14x21cm

Pages: 144

ISBN: 9788859044307

Publication date: 01/01/2026

Suitable for: Primary 1st level (ages 6-7), Primary 2nd level (ages 8-10)


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Dysgraphia and dysorthography are writing disorders that hinder the normal process of correctly producing the graphic signs used to represent words in writing. In this volume – written in the style of a Teacher Training workbook – Filippo Barbera provides primary school teachers with ready-to-use guidance for successfully addressing 15 common problem situations and difficulties associated with dysgraphia and dysorthography.


Dysgraphia
Writes slowly
Handwriting is messy and illegible
Poor use of space on the page
Incorrect grip and posture
Difficulties with drawing activities
Gets tired or fatigued quickly
Difficulty taking notes
Struggles to learn how to write

Dysorthography
Makes phonological errors
Makes spelling errors
Makes phonetic errors
Difficulty revising a text
Difficulty generating ideas
Difficulty planning a text
Little progress is visible and motivation decreases

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