Sapphire Chan, Advertising Manager

http://www.clipperonline.info/node/2716

You want to write, but you have difficulties organizing thoughts on paper.

You start to write, but your fingers are cramping, you are mixing up letters and you don’t know what words to use. When you get your assignment back, your instructor leaves comments like “Confused sentence structure and poor grammar.”

If this sounds familiar, you might have dysgraphia, or a disorder of written expression.

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to write. It is a writing disorder related to impaired handwriting, orthographic coding and finger sequencing.

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), people with dysgraphia might have trouble with handwriting and spelling. They might also find organizing letters, numbers and words on a line or page difficult.

A disorder of written expression falls into a similar classification category with dysgraphia. According to the American Psychiatric Association, it is a learning disability in which a person’s writing skills fall substantially below those expected given the individual’s age background, measured intelligence and education level.

According to the Center for Disability Services, there are 54 students registered with a learning disability this Fall Quarter at EvCC, which include various learning disabilities such as dysgraphia, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Kathy Cook, Director of the Center for Disability Services at EvCC, said in an email that most people are not familiar with terms like dysgraphia or disorders of written expression. She said people who have these types of learning disabilities are often not aware of the specific terminology used to describe their specific disabilities, therefore many people just say they have a learning disability and don’t describe it further.

It’s not uncommon for people with dysgraphia to be unaware of the specific terms about their disability. In fact, many people don’t realize they have this kind of disability or aren’t aware of others who might have it because the symptoms of dysgraphia are often neglected. In some cases, a person who has dysgraphia could be misunderstood as being lazy, careless or even stupid.

The NCLD suggests individual accommodations can be adopted to help students with dysgraphia. Cook pointed out that EvCC provides individualized accommodations for students with writing disabilities so that each student gets the assistance they need. She mentioned in general they might offer use of a computer for essays, short answer quizzes and exams, additional time to complete exams or note-taking services.

Particular causes of disorder of written expression are open to question, but major causes for dysgraphia are mostly related to a person’s genetic makeup. In 2011, a research study published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities shows that dysgraphia is a biological-based disorder associated with genetic and brain bases. The study pointed out that individuals with dysgraphia are less able to develop normal connections among different brain regions needed for writing.

Dysgraphia can also cause people emotional distress, especially when people realize they are not doing as well as their peers and constantly fail in writing assignments. If you often experience nervous breakdowns when you write, that could be a possible sign of writing disability.

One thing to keep in mind is that people who have dysgraphia or disorder of written expression might also have other learning disabilities such as dyslexia or attention deficit disorder.

“We are still evolving in our understanding and acceptance of people who look different, seem different, or learn differently.” Cook said. She believes it would be helpful for everyone to know more about learning disabilities and to accept others who they perceive to be different than them.

There might not be an absolute cure for dysgraphia or disorder of written expression, but there are possible adjustments that can make writing easier for you. Remember, always stay positive and don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need to.

To find out whether or not you have dysgraphia or disorder of written expression, you can always start by paying attention to your writing habits. Some of the common signs for dysgraphia include poor legibility, frequent spelling mistakes of familiar terms, misuse of syntax structure and grammar, or inability to transfer ideas to paper. Individuals can also fill out an assessment to evaluate whether or not he or she has dysgraphia, or visit a physician or licensed psychologist for accurate diagnosis.

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Sapphire Chan, Advertising Manager http://www.clipperonline.info/node/2716 You want to write, but you have difficulties organizing thoughts on paper. You start to write, but your fingers are cramping, you are mixing up letters and you don’t know what words to use. When you get your assignment back, your instructor leaves comments like “Confused sentence structure and poor grammar.” If this sounds familiar, you might have dysgraphia, or a disorder of written expression. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to write. It is a writing disorder related to impaired handwriting, orthographic coding and finger sequencing. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), people with dysgraphia might have trouble with handwriting and spelling. They might also find organizing letters, numbers and words on a line or page difficult. A disorder of written expression falls into a similar classification category with dysgraphia. According to the American Psychiatric Association, it is a learning disability in which a person’s writing skills fall substantially below those expected given the individual’s age background, measured intelligence and education level. According to the Center for Disability Services, there are 54 students registered with a learning disability this Fall Quarter at EvCC, which include various learning disabilities such as dysgraphia, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Kathy Cook, Director of the Center for Disability Services at EvCC, said in an email that most people are not familiar with terms like dysgraphia or disorders of written expression. She said people who have these types of learning disabilities are often not aware of the specific terminology used to describe their specific disabilities, therefore many people just say they have a learning disability and don’t describe it further. It’s not uncommon for people with dysgraphia to be unaware of the specific terms about their disability. In fact, many people don’t realize they have this kind of disability or aren’t aware of others who might have it because the symptoms of dysgraphia are often neglected. In some cases, a person who has dysgraphia could be misunderstood as being lazy, careless or even stupid. The NCLD suggests individual accommodations can be adopted to help students with dysgraphia. Cook pointed out that EvCC provides individualized accommodations for students with writing disabilities so that each student gets the assistance they need. She mentioned in general they might offer use of a computer for essays, short answer quizzes and exams, additional time to complete exams or note-taking services. Particular causes of disorder of written expression are open to question, but major causes for dysgraphia are mostly related to a person’s genetic makeup. In 2011, a research study published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities shows that dysgraphia is a biological-based disorder associated with genetic and brain bases. The study pointed out that individuals with dysgraphia are less able to develop normal connections among different brain regions needed for writing. Dysgraphia can also cause people emotional distress, especially when people realize they are not doing as well as their peers and constantly fail in writing assignments. If you often experience nervous breakdowns when you write, that could be a possible sign of writing disability. One thing to keep in mind is that people who have dysgraphia or disorder of written expression might also have other learning disabilities such as dyslexia or attention deficit disorder. “We are still evolving in our understanding and acceptance of people who look different, seem different, or learn differently.” Cook said. She believes it would be helpful for everyone to know more about learning disabilities and to accept others who they perceive to be different than them. There might not be an absolute cure for dysgraphia or disorder of written expression, but there are possible adjustments that can make writing easier for you. Remember, always stay positive and don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need to. To find out whether or not you have dysgraphia or disorder of written expression, you can always start by paying attention to your writing habits. Some of the common signs for dysgraphia include poor legibility, frequent spelling mistakes of familiar terms, misuse of syntax structure and grammar, or inability to transfer ideas to paper. Individuals can also fill out an assessment to evaluate whether or not he or she has dysgraphia, or visit a physician or licensed psychologist for accurate diagnosis.

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