Dysgraphia? This is also called the disorder of the written expression.

Students are required to write, it is how they do things: copying lessons, writing compositions, takings tests, doing their homeworks, writing down scientific observations, and a host of other tasks related to writing. But there are those who have a difficult time doing all these things. Dysgraphia is one of the learning disabilities which also include dyslexia and discalculia. In this specific learning disability, it is not just bad handwriting that is the issue. It is manifested in poor spelling, poor handwriting and difficulty putting thoughts into writing. These otherwise simple tasks related to writing seem very difficult for them. It is more like having difficulty connecting the input the brain has to the muscles to do their tasks, which in this case, writing. Oftentimes, this writing disorder impairs academic achievement or even activities for daily living.

To read more about dysgraphia and how to help students with this disorder, click here, here and here.

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