Dysgraphia

Affects written expression

Dysgraphia is often identified when children begin learning to write. However, this disorder of written expression can go unrecognized during the early school years as a child's writing skills develop. In some cases, dysgraphia may not be diagnosed until adulthood.

Symptoms of dysgraphia can include:

• Motor Challenges: Difficulty holding a pencil, forming letters correctly, and writing within a defined space. This can make writing physically tiring and even painful.

• Visual-Spatial Issues: Trouble following lines on a page, maintaining consistent spacing, and writing within margins.

• Language Processing Problems: Difficulty with grammar, sentence structure, and organizing thoughts coherently on paper, even if the person can articulate them verbally.

• Cognitive and Organizational Challenges: Struggling to express ideas in writing, which can affect overall comprehension and the ability to communicate effectively through written language.

Dysgraphia symptoms typically change over time. Children with dysgraphia generally have trouble with the mechanics of writing and other fine-motor skills. In adolescents and adults, dysgraphia often manifests as difficulties with grammar, syntax, comprehension, and generally putting thoughts on paper.

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