Motor-based dysgraphia
Children with motor-based dysgraphia experience difficulties with the mechanical aspects of handwriting (such as pencil control, pencil grip, pencil pressure and letter formation) which means they often find writing to be tiring and laborious.
In this case, referral to an Occupational Therapist is often recommended.
Language-based
Language-based dysgraphia refers to difficulties associated with structuring and sequencing ideas in writing.
These difficulties are often due to troubles with processing, whether it be trouble processing what the eyes sees, or trouble making sense of what the ears hear.
Students with language-based dysgraphia are able to verbally express themselves with clarity, but the content of their written work is often below the level expected for their age.