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Dysgraphia: Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities. Specifically, the disorder causes a person's writing to be ... more about Dysgraphia.
Dysgraphia: Difficulty with writing. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dysgraphia is available below.
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Prognosis for Dysgraphia: Some individuals with dysgraphia improve their writing ability, but for others, the disorder persists. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dysgraphia Information Page: NINDS)
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Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities. Specifically, the disorder causes a person's writing to be distorted or incorrect. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dysgraphia Information Page: NINDS)
Impaired ability to learn to write - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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