ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — In December, the New York State Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force released recommendations for improving support for kindergarteners through fifth graders. They targeted early detection for students struggling with reading and writing in schools statewide.

They called for a statewide system to diagnose dyslexia and dysgraphia, stressing the need for effective teaching methods for both students and educators. At the bottom of this story, you can check out the entire report, featuring a general outline of next steps: setting up a support system, starting early screenings with family input, and helping schools use proven solutions.

Dyslexia affects how well kids learn reading, writing, and spelling. People with dyslexia have difficulty recognizing words, figuring out letters and sounds, and understanding written text. Meanwhile, dysgraphia affects writing skills like handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. Kids with dysgraphia generally write slower, having trouble forming letters and spacing words. But kids in both groups typically have average or above-average intelligence.

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