Online Dysgraphia Tutoring
Writing Structure, Spelling & Written Instruction
Structured writing instruction that works.
For a lot of kids, the hardest part of school isn't reading — it's writing. Getting ideas out of their head and onto the page can feel painfully slow, physically tiring, or never quite right, no matter how hard they try. At Hammond Bell, we help students build writing structure, organization, spelling, and written expression skills through one-on-one instruction from a dedicated dysgraphia tutor, tailored to how each child's brain and hand actually work together.
Does your child avoid writing whenever they can? Take far longer than they should to get a few sentences down? Have handwriting that's hard to read, even when they slow down and try their best? Still struggle to spell words they can say out loud with ease?
If any of this sounds familiar, our structured writing support can help.
How Our Tutoring Works
1:1
Every session is one-on-one, never a group.
K-12
We meet students from early elementary through high school.
Nationwide
Families across Texas, California, Virginia, Georgia, and beyond.
What to Expect From Tutoring
Every session is one-on-one, never a group, led by a learning specialist trained in structured, multisensory instruction. We work with students from early elementary through high school, meeting online with families nationwide — no commute required.
Signs of Dysgraphia to Watch For
Early identification makes a meaningful difference. Parents and teachers often notice these before a formal evaluation.
Handwriting that's difficult to read, even with real effort
Letters or numbers that are inconsistent in size, spacing, or shape
Slow, labored writing that tires the hand quickly
Trouble getting thoughts out of their head and onto the page
Frequent spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors in written work
Avoiding writing tasks, or reacting with frustration when one is assigned
A noticeable gap between what they can say out loud and what they can write
Recognize your child here? Let's talk.
How Our Tutors Can Help Your Child
One-on-one sessions with a trained writing specialist
Focused, structured writing instruction tailored to your child
Delivered online by video, accessible from anywhere, no commute
Progress documented and shared on an ongoing basis
Our Dysgraphia Tutoring Sessions
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One-on-one with a trained writing specialist
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Focused, structured writing instruction tailored to your child
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Delivered online by video, accessible from anywhere, no commute
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Instruction starts at your child's current skill level, not their grade
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Progress documented and shared with families on an ongoing basis
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Available nationwide
Help Your Child Become a Confident Reader & Speller
Struggling to read or spell can impact every subject and a child’s confidence. At Hammond Bell, we use proven, multisensory programs to help students build strong, lasting reading and spelling skills.
Meet Our Dysgraphia Tutors
Hammond Bell Parent Reviews
Elizabeth F.
"Our daughter (6) was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia... working with Emily Henderson with Hammond Bell... loves her sessions!... CONFIDENTLY started reading!... thrilled with the progress..."
Stacia R.
"I am happy to recommend Hammond Bell Educational Services!... commitment to excellence... expertise in teaching reading skills through the Barton Reading & Spelling System..."
Kara-Marie H.
"We've been working with this tutoring company... highly impressed... our daughter loves working with her tutor, Sariah... well executed Barton Orton-Gillingham program..."
Kathryn D.
"Hammond Bell is invaluable... evaluated our daughter objectively... came up with a plan... intuitive feel... presents ideas in more than one way... a master of her craft..."
Tamyra E.
"I would 100% recommend Hammond Bell!... extremely knowledgeable about reading challenges... methods needed to see kids make progress..."
Linda R.
"Hammond Bell has worked with my daughter... very patient and helpful... great rapport with kids... builds trust and gets results..."
Understanding dyscalculia, in depth.
If you're researching tutoring for dysgraphia, here's what to know
What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a learning difference that affects a person's ability to write — including handwriting legibility, spelling, spacing, and the ability to organize thoughts into sentences and paragraphs. It's neurological in origin, not a matter of effort, intelligence, or laziness. Many students with dysgraphia have strong verbal skills and ideas; the disconnect is specifically between what they can express out loud and what they can get down on paper.
Types of dysgraphia. Clinicians and researchers generally describe three types: dyslexic dysgraphia (strong verbal skills, weak spelling), motor dysgraphia (illegible handwriting tied to fine motor coordination), and spatial dysgraphia (trouble with spacing and staying on the line, with spelling and motor speed intact). Many students show traits of more than one type.
Dysgraphia, IDEA, and Section 504. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) explicitly includes impairments in writing and spelling within its definition of a specific learning disability, meaning students who need specialized writing instruction have a legal right to receive it in public schools. Students who don't qualify for an IEP may still receive support through a Section 504 plan — common accommodations include extra time on written work, permission to type instead of handwrite, access to speech-to-text tools, word prediction software, graphic organizers, and adjusted note-taking expectations.
How dysgraphia relates to dyslexia and dyscalculia? Dysgraphia frequently overlaps with dyslexia, since both involve the connection between sounds, symbols, and language — a student with dyslexic dysgraphia may show both reading and spelling difficulty. Dysgraphia is distinct from dyscalculia, which affects number sense and mathematical reasoning rather than written language, though the two can co-occur, particularly when math work involves heavy written or multi-step components.