What are helpful apps for students with dysgraphia?

Here are some assistive technology supports for dysgraphia, including writing and note-taking apps:

• SnapType lets students take a photo of a worksheet and type their answers right on it — reducing the need for handwriting.

• Voice Typing is a feature that converts spoken words to written text. Google Docs and Microsoft both offer voice typing.

• Clicker and Docs Plus are literacy support software that use word prediction, images, speech feedback, a talking spell checker and planning, and structuring and editing tools to support students with learning disabilities, low vision, and more. ($349 for a 3-year license, with option to pay $29.09/month for 12 months)

• Otter.ai records audio and automatically takes notes in real time, so that students can focus on the discussion.

• Handwriting Without Tears includes tactile and digital writing programs like Wet-Dry-Try and Keyboarding Without Tears.

• iTrace (iOS) is a tracing app for young learners working on letter formation.

• Dexteria (iOS) offers fine motor exercises and hand strengthening activities ($8.99).

• LetterSchool (iOS & android) a fun, interactive app for tracing letters and practicing handwriting fluency.

For our full list, see our article Top Tech, Apps, and More for Specific Learning Disabilities.