13/05/2026
Some children struggle to read. Others struggle to write. And sometimes, from the outside, it can look like the same thing.
But dyslexia and dysgraphia affect very different parts of learning. One impacts how a child processes written words, while the other affects how they get their thoughts onto paper.
A child with dyslexia might avoid reading, lose their place, or find spelling unpredictable. A child with dysgraphia might have brilliant ideas but struggle to form letters, organise sentences, or keep up with writing tasks.
Both can lead to frustration, low confidence, and being misunderstood in the classroom.
And both require support, not pressure.
When we understand the difference, we stop labelling children as careless or lazy—and start giving them the tools they actually need to succeed.
