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Every August, I get the same flood of messages from parents: "What should I be asking the teacher to ensure a good school year?" Parents know something feels off about how their child writes, sits, or focuses — they just don't have the vocabulary yet to ask about it. So here's the list I'd bring to Back-to-School Night if I were sitting across from my child's new teacher. Some of these questions are about the classroom itself. Some are about communication. All of them come fr

Every August, thousands of teachers meet a room full of new students and, in those first few weeks, try to piece together who each child really is — not from a file, but from watching, guessing, and trial and error. As a parent, you already have that information. You've watched your child struggle through the same writing assignment. You've sat beside them as they've attempted three different ways for the same math problem until it finally clicked. You know that "I'm fine" so

Supporting Your Child's Growth, Confidence, and Well-Being As summer winds down, many families begin thinking about the transition back to school. For neurodivergent children, returning to school can bring excitement, uncertainty, and a variety of emotions. The goal isn't to "fix" challenges over the summer—it's to help your child feel confident, supported, and prepared for the year ahead. But how? Here are 8 summer tips for parents: 1. Celebrate Strengths First Before focusi

Handwriting issues are often not a motivation or “needs to try harder” problem. For a lot of kids, it goes deeper - here are 7 common signs of dysgraphia.

Teaching cursive handwriting isn't just about showing students how letters look - it's about building motor patterns that set them up for success. The letter teaching order you follow can make the difference between a confident writer and a frustrated one. When letters are introduced in a logical, developmental sequence, students build on skills progressively. But a wrong letter order can lead to more frustration and struggles for learning handwriting, as students grapple wit

A 2025 research review confirms what we've built our practice around: structured, individualized, multi-modal intervention works for kids with dysgraphia. Here's how Handwriting Solutions lives that out every single day. If you've ever sat across from a child who is clearly bright, who can tell you everything about dinosaurs, narrate an entire movie from memory, or build a city out of LEGO in an afternoon, but falls apart the moment a pencil hits the page, you already under

Cursive handwriting isn't a relic, it's essential for kids' development. Learn the benefits and how to teach cursive handwriting effectively today!

Kentucky advanced a bill to recognize dysgraphia in state education law and incorporate it into literacy guidance. Learn what this means for students and teachers!

A high school student recently shared their use of AI that, in our opinion, was pretty brilliant. The student would upload their essay or assignment that they wrote independently into ChatGPT as well as the teacher's rubric for that assignment, The student asked ChatGPT to give feedback and areas they could improve upon based on the rubric feedback. What is interesting about this student's experience is that their former school supported this use of AI, whereas their new scho

These classics and creative picks are our favorite handwriting and fine motor games for playfully improving those important skills for handwriting.

Want to combine holiday gifts with handwriting magic? These handwriting practice tools are fun and effective for thoughtful gifts!

If your child struggles with reading, writing, or spelling, you’ve probably heard the terms dyslexia vs dysgraphia. While these two learning differences are often mentioned together (and sometimes even confused with one another) they each affect different aspects of learning. Understanding how they overlap and how they differ can help you better support your child both at home and in school. 💡 What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that primarily

It’s no secret that handwriting can be tough for kids, especially after a long day at school! When children sit for hours, their bodies (and brains!) need a little time to reset before diving into handwriting practice. That’s why we always make time for movement before handwriting sessions - and I encourage parents to do the same at home. Movement helps kids shake off extra energy , organize their sensory systems , and feel more focused and calm . The perfect recipe for prod

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While handwriting is a vital component in a child's literacy, decoding (including reading and understanding) and encoding (including...

Handwriting and autism comes with its own set up challenges. Discover strategies (that actually work) to help autistic students build confident writing skills!

Uncover the true meaning behind a twice exceptional student, how it impacts their writing and 3 ways to help them become a confident in their literacy.

Discover how written expression challenges (including dysgraphia) can impact a student's academic performance and learn how targeted interventions can help!

Find out the key differences between dysgraphia vs dyslexia, when a student's struggles can be considered an SLD and the possible academic implications.

Letter reversals in young children's handwriting (writing "b" as "d" or "3" as "E") often cause concern for parents. Here's the truth:...