Dysgraphia is similar to dyslexia which affects writing or
written expression. It is a learning disability that makes it
difficult for an otherwise bright child to express himself well
through writing. The National Institute for Neurological
Disorders defines dysgraphia as follows: "Dysgraphia is a
neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities.
Specifically, the disorder causes a person's writing to be
distorted or incorrect. In children, the disorder generally
emerges when they are first introduced to writing. They make
inappropriately sized and spaced letters, or write wrong or
misspelled words, despite thorough instruction. Children with
the disorder may have other learning disabilities, however, they
usually have no social or other academic problems. In addition
to poor handwriting, dysgraphia is characterized by wrong or odd
spelling, and production of words that are not correct (i.e.,
using "boy" for "child"). The cause of the disorder is unknown."
Dysgraphia is a 'sister' disability to dy