October is Dysgraphia Awareness Month: Let’s Write Change Together

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month — and for the Dysgraphia Life community, that means it’s also Dysgraphia Awareness Month! It’s a time to shine a light on a learning difference that affects written expression — from handwriting to spelling to organizing thoughts on paper — and to celebrate the students, parents, educators, and professionals who work every day to support strong communication for neurodiverse students.

Dysgraphia is more than “messy handwriting.” It’s a specific learning disability in written expression that can make it difficult to get thoughts onto paper, even when a student has great ideas. Awareness matters because early understanding and support can make a world of difference for learning confidence and success.

How You Can Get Involved in Dysgraphia Awareness Month

✏️ Learn and Share: Visit Dysgraphia Life or other reputable sites to understand more about dysgraphia, then share what you learn with others.

📚 Spread the Word: Post about Dysgraphia Awareness Month on your social media. Use hashtags like #DysgraphiaAwareness, #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth, and #Dysgraphia to help others find information. Feel free to use our infographics!

🎒 Support Students: Ask your child’s teacher or school how they support students with writing challenges — and share helpful tools or assistive technology options.

💬 Show You Care: Talk openly about dysgraphia and learning differences. A simple conversation or shared story can help others feel seen and understood.

🎓 Keep Learning: Explore dysgraphiaLEARN, our online learning hub with free and low-cost courses for parents, teachers, and professionals who want to better understand and support individuals with dysgraphia.

🗣️ Advocate for Understanding: Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, your voice matters. Encourage inclusive classrooms, teacher training, and better recognition of dysgraphia as part of learning diversity.

Together, we can help more people understand dysgraphia — and make sure every student has the tools and support to succeed.