Research suggests analyzing children’s handwriting may provide early diagnosis and targeted support for dyslexia.
This research was published by Sage Journals [1]. Its primary goal was to develop a tool that teachers could use to observe behavioral indicators of dyslexia during established learning activities. This research is relevant due to the apparent lack of professional training regarding observing behavioral indicators of learning disorders.
Within the study, researchers utilized the Dysgraphia and Dyslexia Behavioral Indicator Checklist (DDBIC). This checklist encourages collaboration among practitioners which in turn can support early and accurate interventions. It is composed of behavioral indicators that are associated with reading and writing learning disorders that are able to be observed during and following a writing task. These indicators include but are not limited to pencil grip, pressure, speed of handwriting.
Overall, this research suggests that an assessment like the DDBIC can be used as a step-by-step process to notice and analyze proposed indicators of dyslexia which can lead to early intervention and support.
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