Disorder of Written Expression

Disorder of written expression is a type of learning disability in which a person’s writing ability falls substantially below normally expected range based on the individual’s age, educational background, and measured intelligence.

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Wiki Number: W064
Diagnosis: Disorder of Written Expression
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Symptoms: writing disability where it falls substantially below normal expected range
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Causes: may also have dyslexia, dyscalculia (math difficulties) or behavior difficulties as learning difficulties
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Therapies: must support the child or adult positively to reduce fears of shame at previously-poor performances