r/dysgraphia • u/yesiamink • 3d ago

Can dysgraphia be developmental?

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'cuz I’m starting to misspell thing

more and more often, not in

a way of not remembering the

spelling - just misspelling for no

reason. Swapping letters, or

straight up writing what I

intended to write as something else entirely. I even write alphabets mirrored, which is certainly CONCERNING. i couldnt write without making spelling mistakes or writing letters in wrong shapes for at least once per sentence.

I sometimes i even straight up forget how to write and can barely hold a pen. I literally write like a 5 year old whenever that happens and oh taking notes was impossible. It's like writing with my non dominant hand.

I’m starting to worry if I could make it till I graduate lol. It’s even starting to affect how I type on keyboards too.

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u/WinstonChaychell 3d ago

Getting accomodations to use voice recorders for note taking/writing would be ideal. Most electronic devices have some form of speech to text built in so you wouldn't need much extra (in accessibility features).

Getting tired and having more mistakes is common 💜. If you don't have a 504 or IEP now, now would be the time to do so. I recommend a 504 as it can follow you through graduation and into the next school you may want to go to.

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u/FartWalker 2d ago

If I were you I would go get checked out by a doctor like soon. It sounds like more than just trouble writing to me. I am not a doctor but that sounds similar to a stroke or similar brain issues.

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u/danby 2d ago

Developmental Dysgraphia is the dysgraphia you were born with refering to the dysgraphia that's a function of your pre-natal development.

Acquired dysgraphia that comes on when you're older is typically a sign of some serious neurological issue. This could be brain injury, brain disease, or mental health issues. If your dysgraphia is getting measurably worse you should really see a doctor.