Adult dygraphia diagnosis - how to get help?
January 16, 2016 7:48 PM Subscribe
As a result of this question I realized that I'm probably dysgraphic. What can I do about this as an adult?
My job is becoming more and more writing intensive, and I'm a really slow writer. My writing is filled with all of the grammar/organization/etc. issues that are described in descriptions of the writing (non-motor skill) issues with dysgraphia. I've been trying to improve my writing for years with limited success. I wish I could get some more (adult tailored) assistance, training or help.
What are the benefits of getting a formal diagnosis as an adult? I sometimes wonder whether doing so might bring some resources from my employers - e.g. access to a (work supplied) editor to help with writing, but this seems like just a fantasy.
Are there resources for adults for developing better coping skills? Disability specific tutoring that is useful?
The spelling related issues were identified early on, and so I have reasonable skills for dealing with this (e.g. very good spell checkers (ghotit), googling words I'm at all unsure about, so I get not just the spelling, but the definition so I'm not switching words).
What I'm hoping is that I can figure out some way to develop similar skills for the grammar/organization/etc. issues. But I'm really just not sure where to start.
Most resources seem to be aimed at kids, finding advice as an adult is proving much harder.
Hearing about others' experiences with this type of things would be really useful.
My job is becoming more and more writing intensive, and I'm a really slow writer. My writing is filled with all of the grammar/organization/etc. issues that are described in descriptions of the writing (non-motor skill) issues with dysgraphia. I've been trying to improve my writing for years with limited success. I wish I could get some more (adult tailored) assistance, training or help.
What are the benefits of getting a formal diagnosis as an adult? I sometimes wonder whether doing so might bring some resources from my employers - e.g. access to a (work supplied) editor to help with writing, but this seems like just a fantasy.
Are there resources for adults for developing better coping skills? Disability specific tutoring that is useful?
The spelling related issues were identified early on, and so I have reasonable skills for dealing with this (e.g. very good spell checkers (ghotit), googling words I'm at all unsure about, so I get not just the spelling, but the definition so I'm not switching words).
What I'm hoping is that I can figure out some way to develop similar skills for the grammar/organization/etc. issues. But I'm really just not sure where to start.
Most resources seem to be aimed at kids, finding advice as an adult is proving much harder.
Hearing about others' experiences with this type of things would be really useful.
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posted by Michele in California at 3:06 PM on January 19, 2016