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Disgraphia

Description:

Disgraphia is a learning disability characterized by difficulties with writing, spelling, and forming letters or words. It is often connected to problems with fine motor skills, visual-spatial abilities, and language processing. Individuals with disgraphia may struggle with handwriting legibility, overall written expression, and organizing their thoughts on paper.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A learning disability characterized by writing difficulties.

Usages:

Popular Usage: Disgraphia affects many children with learning disabilities and can significantly impact their academic performance.

Local Usage: Our school has implemented specialized interventions to assist students with disgraphia in developing their writing skills.

Sample Sentences:

1. Despite his intelligence, John's disgraphia caused him to struggle with producing written assignments.
2. Emily's disgraphia made it challenging for her to maintain consistent letter sizing and spacing in her handwriting.
3. The therapist used various exercises to help Sarah overcome her disgraphia and improve her writing abilities.

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