dysgraphia

noun

dys·graph·ia | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈgra-fē-ə

Definition of dysgraphia

: impairment of handwriting ability that is characterized chiefly by very poor or often illegible writing or writing that takes an unusually long time and great effort to complete

Note: When present in children, dysgraphia is classified as a learning disability. When it occurs as an acquired condition in adults, it is typically the result of damage to the brain (as from stroke or trauma).

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Vutpakdi's son is part of a rare group known as twice exceptional, or 2e — children who have high IQs of over 130, but who also face challenges such as attention deficit disorder, autism, dyslexia or dysgraphia, the inability to write clearly. — Caitlin Yoshiko Kandil, latimes.com, "Stepping Stones Therapy and Learning Academy in Newport Beach caters to twice-exceptional students," 2 Mar. 2018

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dysgraphia

noun

dys·graph·ia | \ (ˈ)dis-ˈgraf-ē-ə

Medical Definition of dysgraphia

: impairment of handwriting ability that is characterized chiefly by very poor or often illegible writing or writing that takes an unusually long time and great effort to complete