Dysgraphia Overview
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Dysgraphia is a childhood learning disorder that involves poor writing skills. It is also called disorder of written expression.
Written expression disorder; Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression
Dysgraphia is as common as other learning disorders.
A child can have dysgraphia only or with other learning disabilities, such as:
- Developmental coordination disorder (includes poor handwriting)
- Expressive language disorder
- Reading disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptoms may include:
- Errors in grammar and punctuation
- Poor handwriting
- Poor spelling
- Poorly organized writing
- The need to say words aloud when writing
Special (remedial) education is the best approach to this disorder.
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David Colvin is a Family Medicine provider in Hartford, Wisconsin. Dr. Colvin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysgraphia. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Colvin is currently accepting new patients.
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Paul Later is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Later and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysgraphia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Neuralgia. Dr. Later is currently accepting new patients.
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Avram Fraint is a Neurologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Fraint and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysgraphia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Fraint is currently accepting new patients.
The degree of recovery depends on the severity of the disorder. Improvement is often seen after treatment.
Complications that may occur include:
- Learning problems
- Low self-esteem
- Problems with socializing
Parents who are concerned about their child's writing ability should have their child tested by educational professionals.
Learning disorders often run in families. Affected or potentially affected families should make every effort to recognize problems early. Intervention can begin as early as preschool or kindergarten.
Summary: The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders (specific learning disorders: dyslexia, dysorthographia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia; communication disorders; developmental coordination disorders; attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD); intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorders) in the general population is very high, representing over 15% of the paediatric ...
Summary: The study aims to investigate the effects of different visuomotor training programs on children's visuomotor skills and handwriting performance.
Published Date: October 31, 2022
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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