Dysgraphia: Causes, Connections and Cures

Updated and revised! Dysgraphia is a disorder where a person has trouble with handwriting and word coherence. While it isn’t an intellectual impairment, it is associated with incorrect orthographic coding -- processing words in the brain. Dysgraphia is similar to dyslexia; both affect writing or written expression. However, dyslexia is difficulty with language and dysgraphia is difficulty with writing. In children, the disorder is usually diagnosed as soon as they start writing. Dysgraphia has strong connections to other learning disabilities. Implementing helpful learning techniques can improve or even cure the condition.