Dysgraphia

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Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia (/dɪsˈɡræfiə/; from the Greek words dys meaning "difficult" and graphia "writing") is a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities. Specifically, the disorder causes a person's writing to be distorted or incorrect. In children, the disorder generally emerges when they are first introduced to writing. Dysgraphia can occur after neurological trauma or it may be diagnosed in a person with physical impairments, in the absence of any neurological injury.

Symptoms

The symptoms of dysgraphia can vary and may change over time. Some common symptoms include:

Causes

The exact causes of dysgraphia are unknown, but this condition often co-occurs with other learning disabilities such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Some research suggests that dysgraphia is a brain-based issue, not the result of the child being lazy.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of dysgraphia typically involves a comprehensive evaluation by a team of professionals. The team may include a psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, and an occupational therapist.

Treatment

There is no cure for dysgraphia, but there are techniques for managing the difficulties it causes. Treatment usually involves occupational therapy to strengthen motor skills, speech therapy to improve language skills, and the use of assistive technology devices such as voice recognition and word prediction software.

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