Dysgraphia Support (K–8th grade)
What Is Dysgraphia Support?
Dysgraphia affects a child's ability to translate thoughts into written words — it's not about intelligence or effort, but about how the brain manages the physical and cognitive process of writing. Dysgraphia Support uses a structured, multi-sensory approach to build the underlying skills — letter formation, spelling patterns, and written expression — so your child can get their ideas onto the page with less frustration and more confidence.
Led by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience, this program brings clinical insight into every session, helping children build real, lasting strategies for letter formation, spelling, and written expression. This is dysgraphia-informed support, not a diagnosis or clinical treatment.
Is This Right for Your Child?
This may be a good fit if your child:
Struggles to get their ideas from their head onto the page, even though they can explain things clearly out loud
Has messy, inconsistent, or slow handwriting that hasn't improved with practice
Avoids writing tasks, gets frustrated, or shuts down when asked to write
Can read and spell some words correctly but not others, especially irregular words
Has been told they're "not trying hard enough" when writing, despite real effort
Needs extra time or support to complete written schoolwork
Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute call and we'll figure out the right next step together.
How to Get Started
STEP 1: Every family starts with a Writing Assessment — $250
A 45 minute virtual session, one-on-one with Cherie.
Before any sessions begin, we start here. In this assessment I'll:
- Review a parent intake and your concerns
- Look closely at your child's actual writing samples and school work
- Evaluate current writing skills against age/grade expectations
- Identify what's really driving the struggle — motor, cognitive, or both
- Talk it through with you in a parent interview
You'll receive a written summary with my specific findings and a recommended plan within 2–3 business days — whether or not you continue with sessions.
$50 of your assessment fee is credited toward any support package — no expiration.**
This is dysgraphia-informed support, not a diagnosis or clinical evaluation. My written summary can be shared with your child's pediatrician, diagnostician, or school team.
From there, if we continue, you'll choose the package that fits below.
STEP 2: After Your Assessment, choose the support that fits.
You work directly with Cherie — a pediatric OT with 20+ years working with children.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Handwriting Support focuses on foundational letter formation for younger children (Pre-K–3rd grade) building early writing skills. Dysgraphia Support is designed for children (K–8th grade) who need more specialized, dysgraphia-informed strategies for letter formation, spelling, and written expression — often after handwriting challenges persist despite practice, or alongside broader writing difficulties.
If you're not sure which is the right fit, start with a Writing Assessment — or Book a Free 15 Minute Consult call and I will help you figure it out.
-
The Writing Assessment is where every family begins. In this 45-minute virtual session, I evaluate your child's current writing skills, identify what's really driving the struggle, and put together a written summary with my recommendations for next steps. It also includes a parent interview, so we can talk through your questions and concerns together. Afterward, $50 of your assessment fee is credited toward any support package — with no expiration.
-
Dysgraphia Support is designed for children in K–8th grade. If your child is younger (Pre-K–3rd) and still building foundational letter formation, Handwriting Support is usually the better starting point. Not sure which fits your child's age and needs? A Writing Assessment will help pinpoint the right path.
-
No — I don't diagnose dysgraphia or any other condition. Dysgraphia Support is dysgraphia-informed support not a clinical diagnosis or treatment. If your child needs a formal diagnosis, reach out and I can point you toward the right type of provider.
-
No formal diagnosis is required. Many families come to Dysgraphia Support based on the signs they're seeing at home or school — struggles with letter formation, spelling, or getting thoughts onto paper — whether or not they've pursued formal testing. Every family simply starts with a Writing Assessment, so we can understand your child's needs and map out the right next steps.
-
Dysgraphia Support is offered virtually, statewide — so families anywhere in Florida can access it, with no commute. The strategies work well over video, and virtual is the best fit for most families. That said, I know online isn't right for every child. A limited number of in-person spots may be available by request, depending on location and scheduling — just mention it when you reach out and we'll see what works.
-
If your child struggles to get their ideas onto paper despite being verbally strong, has handwriting or spelling difficulties that haven't improved with practice, or avoids writing tasks and gets frustrated easily, Dysgraphia Support may be a great fit. If you're unsure, the Writing Assessment is the best way to know for certain — we'll look at exactly what your child is doing and map out the right starting point together.
-
Yes — each package has a window to complete the sessions: 60 days for Starter, 120 for Core, and 180 for Intensive, since the larger packages include more sessions. These timeframes keep momentum going so your child makes steady, consistent progress. There's no subscription and no auto-billing — you simply purchase again if and when you'd like to continue.
-
Progress is tracked by specific skill area — letter formation, spelling, and written expression — so you can see exactly where your child is growing. Core and Intensive packages also include a closing session at the end to review overall growth and talk through next steps together.
Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ