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The Premier Dyslexia Website for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)

Photo of Maria ChiversWelcome to Dyslexia A2Z

I’m Maria Chivers — author, advocate, and neurodiversity specialist with over 35 years’ experience.  Dyslexia A2Z offers clear, practical information and tools to help children and adults with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and related learning differences thrive at home, school, and beyond. Find Out More

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How Puzzles Support Handwriting Development

·       Strengthen fine motor skills – build finger muscles for pencil grip

·       Improve eye–hand coordination – copying shapes and letters

·       Develop spatial awareness – letter orientation & spacing (e.g., b vs d)

·       Boost focus and perseverance – staying on task during writing

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“Puzzles are a playful yet practical bridge into handwriting.
They build the finger strength, coordination, spatial skills, and focus that underpin confident writing.”

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Handwriting & Dysgraphia

Writing by hand is more than putting letters on paper; it connects motor skills, memory and expression.  Through our awareness campaigns (including International Dysgraphia Awareness Day), we invite schools, parents and children to explore the joy of writing, even when writing feels hard.

Check out how simple puzzles can really help with handwriting.

More on Dysgraphia

“Alli Can’t Write . . . Or Can He?”

“Alli Can’t Write . . . Or Can He?” is an illustrated story that supports children with handwriting challenges and includes guidance for adults. Created by neurodiversity advocate Maria Chivers, it’s available on Amazon in paperback and eBook formats.

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Alli Can't Write . . . Or Can He? Book on Dysgraphia (Handwriting Difficulties)

International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference 2025

Our Mega Weekend offer is back for 96 hours ONLY! We are offering 15% OFF EVERYTHING for MEGA WEEKEND, meaning you still have time to get those last-minute Christmas presents.

Enter code MEGA25 at checkout to receive your discount.

This offer must end at 23.59 on Monday, 8th December 2025!

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