Dyslexia – Making Reading Easier For Everyone
Dyslexia and Neurodiversity – Making Reading Easier for Everyone Many people in the UK, as well as worldwide, struggle with reading. This is not about intelligence; it’s about how books...
Welcome to Dyslexia A2ZI’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
· 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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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.
“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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