There are many ways to help a person with dysgraphia achieve success. Generally strategies fall into three categories:

Each type of strategy should be considered when planning instruction and support. A person with dysgraphia will benefit from help from both specialists and those who are closest to the person.

Some example supports for dysgraphia include:

• Allowing extra time to complete written tasks
• Utilising assistive technology such as voice to text software to remove the burden of handwriting
• Use of a scribe
• Providing templates and more scaffolding for written tasks
• Explicit instruction in phonics and spelling
• Reducing the amount of written work that needs to be completed (quality over quantity)
• Allowing alternative assessment practices, such as oral assessments and presentations