Writing Challenges
in Baton Rouge, LA
What Is Written Expression?
Written expression is the ability to share your thoughts, ideas, and information effectively in writing. Children with strong written expression skills can:
- Write down their ideas clearly
- Use appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Organize information in a logical and structured manner
- Change their writing style or tone to fit different purposes and audiences
- Revise and edit their work to improve clarity and coherence
How to Recognize Challenges with Written Expression
Recognizing the signs of writing challenges is important for early intervention and support. Here are some common signs to watch out for:
- Difficulty figuring out what to write
- Struggles with organizing thoughts on paper
- Poor handwriting or illegible writing
- Limited vocabulary or difficulty finding the right words
- Frequent spelling and grammar errors
- Incoherent or disjointed writing
- Reluctance or avoidance of writing tasks
What Causes Challenges with Written Expression?
The cause of challenges with written expression can vary from one child to another. Some common reasons why your child might struggle with writing can include:
- Vision problems such as nearsightedness
- Delayed speech or language skills
- Delayed visual motor skills
- Specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dysgraphia
- Unintegrated primitive reflexes
- Auditory processing disorder
How We Address Writing Challenges
At Dynamic Therapy Specialists, we take a holistic approach to pediatric therapy. Rather than simply teaching children how to compensate for the skills they struggle with, we take a bottom-up approach by focusing on remediation first. By evaluating the foundational areas of your child’s development, such as how their reflexes have integrated or whether they’ve achieved key developmental milestones, we can identify and address the root causes of their writing challenges.
Think of it this way: you have to learn to walk before you can learn to run. It’s not that you can’t learn how to run, but if you never learned how to walk first, you’ll be missing the basics that you need to support learning how to run. By prioritizing skill remediation over compensation, we empower children to build a strong foundation for future growth and development.
Schedule an Evaluation Today
If your child is struggling with writing, our team at Dynamic Therapy Specialists will go above and beyond to help. Call us at (225) 767-5032 to schedule an evaluation, and let’s work together to improve your child’s quality of life.