LEARNING SUPPORT
Online and in-person dysgraphia tutoring
in Hong Kong
Dysgraphia has the same root as orthography, namely handwriting. Dysgraphia denotes an above-average difficulty with putting pen to paper, or key to screen. It is more frequently diagnosed these days, as more students seem perfectly capable of repeating back material but struggle immensely with writing.
BartyED's dysgraphia tutoring and learning support programmes pioneered a dysgraphia-centred approach to learning support back in 2017, and we have maintained our reputation ever since with the stellar feedback we have received from families. We are proud to register as the first organic result for 'dysgraphia tutor' in Hong Kong on Google, as it is a testament to our excellent service.
OUR APPROACH
How we work
Addressing dysgraphia in the classroom requires a deep knowledge of the mental process students with dysgraphia go through every day. Feedback from teachers usually takes the form of, "It seems (Student A) is not putting in enough work for his written assignments, but he is otherwise so attentive in class!"
Dysgraphia learning support tutors understand these warning signs, and at BartyED, we work closely with the school learning support team to ensure our tutoring addresses areas of highest concern. Dysgraphia tutoring works in three stages:
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The Assessment Lesson
This is the first stage in a dysgraphia tutoring intervention. The tutor discusses the learner's profile in depth, reading any relevant psycho-educational assessments and preparing material that tests age-appropriate benchmarks, especially in writing. Poetry comprehension is usually an aspect of the lesson, which builds confidence as students with dysgraphia often do not struggle in this area.
The tutor builds rapport with the child, ensuring an empathetic, mutual understanding that builds towards greater academic achievement, though with a strong emphasis on mentoring, self-advocacy, and organisational skills.
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The lesson series
After writing up a comprehensive report on the learner's strengths, weaknesses, and response to tutoring, the dysgraphia tutor prepares a loose writing programme which is usually informed by work taking place at school.
The tutor systematically targets the areas those with dysgraphia struggle with the most: putting well-structured words to paper using the appropriate tone, ensuring top marks.
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The Review
Following usually six weeks of lessons, the tutor and parents reconvene to discuss feedback from school, the student's feelings on progress, and the next step in the programme.
Most of our clients report that by the third week of instruction, the child is more engaged in the classroom, has better self-organisational skills, and structures work more appropriately. It is these results that make BartyED's dysgraphia tutoring and learning support programmes second to none.
Common challenges
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Struggles with writing |
BartyED tutors recognise the struggles that students with dysgraphia face when it comes to handwriting. These students are often very creative and verbally articulate, yet when they have to 'put pen to paper', they cannot do it. Our tutors overcome this issue by providing students with structured visual scaffolds in the process. Rather than asking them to start on a blank piece of paper, BartyED tutors help students to plan and structure their ideas step-by-step so that when the student has to begin the writing, they already have all the materials they need. |
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Can dysgraphia tutoring cure dysgraphia? |
Dysgraphia is not a disease, and there are so far no physiological structures (such as genetics or neurology) that account for it. Our philosophy, consistent with the cutting edge of educational psychology, holds that dysgraphia tutors have to work harder with their students to achieve the same results as 'neurotypical' students. For concerned parents, this is a double-edged sword. While dysgraphia will never go away, the strategies the dysgraphia tutor deploys will equip the learner with the confidence needed to function at a high level, in many cases as if the trouble with writing is a mild encumbrance, rather than a serious concern. |
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Low self-confidence |
The confidence a dysgraphia tutor can instil in children is truly inspiring, but more importantly, this is a personal matter for us: our Managing Director, Jerome Barty-Taylor, was diagnosed with dysgraphia in childhood. Yet, with targeted support and hard work, he graduated from Oxford University in the same cohort as candidates who never struggled with writing. |
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Success stories
Our students have gone on to Oxford, Edinburgh, UCL, Duke, Brown, and Harvard.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Learning differences we work with
Dyslexia
Targeted support for reading fluency, written expression, and exam technique. Tutors are trained in structured literacy approaches and work closely with school SENCOs where relevant.
Dyslexia support →ADHD
Practical strategies for organisation, time management, and exam technique. Sessions are structured to suit shorter attention spans while maintaining rigorous academic progress.
ADHD support →Special educational needs
Broader SEN support including slow processing and behaviour challenges. Tutors adapt their communication style and pacing to each student’s profile.
SEN support →Gifted children
Extension and enrichment for students working beyond their peer group. BartyED’s tutors challenge gifted students with deeper curriculum content and independent research skills.
Gifted children support →Not sure where to start?
If your child has been flagged at school but you are still working through a diagnosis, get in touch. Jerome can advise on next steps and match your child with the right tutor in the meantime.
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