Dysgraphia

Impairment in the ability to write, as a result of brain dysfunction.


An impaired ability to write because of ataxia, tremors, or similar conditions.


Inability to write correctly.


Difficulty in writing caused by a brain lesion.


Dysgraphia is a disorder characterized by writing difficulties. More specifically, it is defined as difficulty in automatically remembering and mastering the sequence of muscle motor movements needed in writing letters or numbers. The difficulty writing is incongruent with the person’s ability and is not due to poor instruction. The disorder varies in terms of severity, ranging from mild to severe.


Difficulty in writing, especially in producing handwriting legible to others, generally because of problems with visual-motor integration, one of the key visual skills. Total inability to write is called agraphia, a type of aphasia.


Impairment of the ability to write correctly, due to a brain or motor disorder.


Difficulty in carrying out voluntary movements.


A persistent deficit in handwriting, usually the result of developmental diseases (in children) and of brain injury, dementia, or stroke (in adults).


Loss of writing ability resulting from a neurological disorder.


 


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