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Disorder of written expression, formerly called developmental expressive writing disorder, is a learning disability in which a person's ability to communicate in writing is substantially below the level normally expected based on the individual's age, intelligence, life experiences, educational background, or physical impairments. This disability affects both the physical reproduction of letters and words and the organization of thoughts and ideas in written compositions.

• inability to form letters and numbers correctly
• inability to write words spontaneously or from dictation
• inability to organize words into meaningful thoughts

There are challenges in studying a disorder of written expression

and in implementing a remedial program. Disorder of written

expression usually appears in conjunction with other reading or language disabilities, making it hard to separate manifestations of the disability related only to written expression. Delays in attention, visual-motor integration, visual processing, and expressive language may also contribute to writing disorders.

Individual who are suspected of having an expressive writing disorder must be properly evaluated to ensure efficient and effective treatment.

 

ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS OF DYSGRAPHIA:

• Poor or illegible handwriting

• Poorly formed letters or numbers

• Excessive spelling errors

• Excessive punctuation errors

• Excessive grammar errors

• Sentences that lack logical cohesion

• Paragraph and stories that are missing elements and that do not make sense or lack logical transition

• Deficient writing skills that significantly impact academic achievement or daily life