Dysgraphia

Disability Categories

Definition

A specific learning disability that affects writing ability, including handwriting, spelling, and the ability to organize thoughts on paper. Students with dysgraphia may have difficulty with letter formation, spacing, fine motor coordination for writing, and translating ideas into written language.

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Related Terms

Specific Learning DisabilitySLD

A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that affects the ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. This is the most common disability category under IDEA and includes conditions like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

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