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At Kivato Dysgraphia Tutoring, we can help with all types of Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impairs a student’s writing ability and motor skills. However, at Kivato Dysgraphia Tutoring, we understand that there is more to Dysgraphia than just bad handwriting. Keeping that in mind, it is important to recognize how dysgraphia presents itself in children and what type of dysgraphia may occur. 

The common types of Dysgraphia are as follows:

• Type 1: Dyslexia Dysgraphia
  • Written work is illegible and spontaneously created
  • Copied work has poor spelling
  • Children with dyslexia dysgraphia may not have dyslexia
  • Finger tapping speed is normal
• Type 2: Motor Dysgraphia
  • Copied work is poor/illegible
  • Letter formation can improve in short samples of writing after continuous effort
• Type 3: Spatial Dysgraphia
  • Lack of spatial awareness
  • Written work is illegible and spontaneously created
• Other types of Dysgraphia include Phonological Dysgraphia and Lexical Dysgraphia.
  • Phonological Dysgraphia
    • Spelling unfamiliar words are challenging
    • Students may struggle with phonetically irregular words
  • Lexical Dysgraphia
    • Reliance on standard sound-to-letter patterns to spell
    • Leads to misspelling of irregular words

Something important to note is that stress is the most common problem related to dysgraphia. Too often, students find themselves frustrated with their inability to write and refuse to write altogether. It is important to acknowledge the emotions of children with dysgraphia in order to keep them motivated and encouraged to face their challenges head on.

How can our Dysgraphia Tutoring Help?

At Kivato Dysgraphia Tutoring, we focus on a rehearsed and systematic teaching style which includes writing practice to help students overcome their writing difficulties. Kivato’s curriculum focuses on grammar, spelling, and mechanics of writing (punctuation and capitalization) in order to strengthen the capabilities of our students.

Additionally, our Dysgraphia Tutors also know children with dysgraphia exhibit the common symptoms:

• Reversals: A student flips a letter across the vertical axis
• Inversions: Students write letters upside down across the horizontal axis
• Transpositions: The sequence of letters in a word is out of order

Our dysgraphia tutors are fully aware of the difficulties students with dysgraphia face, which is why we make it our priority to understand each student that we work with. We know that a student’s struggles are not indicative of a lack of effort. Rather, Kivato Dysgraphia Tutoring does everything to provide students with the guidance they need to overcome any challenges they may face. By developing a bond with our students, we can recognize the motivating factors that help them succeed. 

We develop a specialized and unique instruction guide that includes handwriting practice. Although treating Dysgraphia early is optimal, it is never too late to start training a student’s skills. At Kivato Dysgraphia Tutoring, we guide students to reach their true potential.

Hold your pencil the right way with our Dysgraphia Tutoring

A fundamental part of writing is the grip of the pencil. Handwriting and focus are related to the way one grips their pencil, so we put emphasis on ensuring that students know how to correctly grasp their pencil when writing. 

Some examples of an inefficient grip includes:

• • Holding the pencil between fingers
• Tucking the thumb under the first three fingers

Instead, the ideal grip is “the 3-finger grasp.” Here, the thumb, index finger, and middle finger work in unison to write. Our Dysgraphia Tutors understand that students grasp their pencils comfortably albeit it does not produce legible written work. Nevertheless, our Dysgraphia Tutoring guides your child to the best way of holding a pencil.

With Kivato Dyspraxia Tutors, we know that one Thing Leads to Another

Our dysgraphia tutors know that each child comes with their unique set of skills and difficulties; students may be proficient in one area such as spelling, but may encounter difficulties in areas like handwriting. To ensure that our students improve where they struggle, our dysgraphia tutors pay close attention and record where a student may face difficulties. This allows them to focus on addressing core problems the student faces.

Kivato Dyspraxia Tutoring 

Kivato Dyspraxia Tutoring looks towards the most recent and accurate medical studies in order to maintain an updated and comprehensive understanding of dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a condition that prevents the transfer of learning from one set of circumstances to another. For example, children with dyspraxia struggle to perform practiced action in a new environment. This is because children lack the movement recall that allows them to replicate aspects of movements they’ve already performed and apply them to new situations. As a result, dyspraxia creates barriers for movements that should be automatic, forcing individuals to re-learn each movement.

We’ve seen that dyspraxia presents itself in conditions such as attention disturbances, literacy difficulties, and a lack of dexterity; it’s important to note that many symptoms related to dyspraxia overlap with other disorders including dysgraphia and dyslexia. 

Children with dyspraxia often become exhausted and dispirited due to the persistent concentration and energy children have to apply. At times, it can become overwhelming for many, as children can feel hopeless and frustrated with dyspraxia. Overall, at Kivato, our Dyspraxia Tutors are cognizant of our students’ emotions, which is why we practice positive reinforcement to provide motivation and happiness. 

At Kivato Dyspraxia Tutors, we Let Them be the Boss

Our Kivato Dyspraxia tutors believe in instructing with thorough planning in order to maximize the success and achievements of our students. In order to make that possible, our Kivato dyspraxia tutors respect the child’s interests by focusing on the topics they want to learn rather than forcing them to learn concepts we choose. It is true that children need direction and guidance on what they need to learn, which is why parents are an integral part in helping their children decide on what subjects they should focus on. At Kivato Dyspraxia Tutoring, we believe it is important to have a platform for communication between parents and teachers. As a result, your child retains ownership over their learning. 

Our Dyspraxia Tutors Know your child isn’t the ‘Naughty Kid’

Recent studies show that a majority of schools mistake the challenges of dyspraxia with behavioral issues, causing many adults to label children as thoughtless or clumsy. However, what many don’t fully understand is that many of these actions lie outside of the child’s control, inflicting unwanted emotional distress. Oftentimes, this issue is compounded if the child is unable to effectively express themselves.

Kivato Dyspraxia Tutoring understands that the first step in helping a child is to understand them completely. We take the time and effort to know your child personally so that we can best relate to him and understand the challenges he or she may face. At the end of the day, our job is to help you in the best way possible, which is why we go the extra mile to ensure your child is in a safe and comfortable environment that is suited for learning.

How Kivato Dyspraxia Tutors Help through Rhythmic Writing

Kivato Dyspraxia Tutoring helps students with dyspraxia with a method called rhythmic writing. A common rhythmic writing exercise is tracing a figure “8” on a chalkboard counterclockwise. While the student performs this action, they must recite the direction they trace the figure 8 out loud. This allows them to develop the focus required to retrain themselves to become effective learners. Our dyspraxia tutors understand this encourages the students and helps them obtain the confidence and emotional security they need to be successful students.

Affordable Rates Dyspraxia Tutors here at Kivato

Our discounted dyspraxia and dysgraphia therapy starts at just $40 per hour. This is over 40% lower than the industry standard rate for a learning disability therapist ($70 per hour). For more on our tutoring services, please check out our tutor rates page.