dysgraphia

[ dis-graf-ee-uh ]

noun

1. a learning disability or neurological condition involving difficulty with writing, especially by hand and at a level appropriate for one's age, and sometimes also with putting one's thoughts into written words.

dysgraphia

/ dɪsˈɡræfɪə /

noun

1. inability to write correctly, caused by disease of part of the brain

Word History and Origins

Origin of dysgraphia¹

First recorded in 1930–35; dys- + -graph + -ia

Example Sentences

More importantly, “I have a child with special needs and cursive writing was an effective approach to helping with eye/hand coordination and addressing dysgraphia.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dyslexia is also not writing your E's and K's backwards – that's dysgraphia – and there's actually no evidence that dyslexics flip or reverse letters.

From Salon

The Bay Area sixth-grader has dyslexia, severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dysgraphia, a neurological disorder that can make writing difficult.

From Seattle Times

If your boss has a processing condition such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, a larger monitor probably won’t help.

From Washington Post

He eventually was diagnosed with dyslexia, as well as dysgraphia and dyscalculia, which causes issues with writing and math, respectively.

From Washington Times