Alternative Names
Written expression disorder
Definition of Disorder of written expression:
Disorder of written expression is a childhood condition characterized by poor writing skills.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Although no systematic studies of the prevalence of this disorder have been conducted, it is believed to be about 6%, or as common as learning and reading disorders. Children with disorder of written expression have trouble with spelling, make frequent errors in punctuation and grammar, and have poor handwriting.
This disorder appears by itself or in conjunction with other learning disabilities such as:
