Dysgraphia can cause illegible handwriting, inconsistent spacing between words, poor spatial planning on paper, poor spelling and difficulty composing writing while thinking and writing at the same time.

• mixed print and cursive writing
• irregular size and shape of letters
• mixed upper and lower case letters in words
• inconsistent shape and slant of letters
• wrist and body position
• difficulty pre-visualising letter formation
• copy or writing is slow and laboured
• complains of cramping in hand while writing
• pauses and shakes hand when writing
• has great difficulty writing and thinking at the same time (taking notes, creative writing)