Disorder of written expression

Alternative names:

written expression disorder

Definition:

A disorder resulting from problems in poor writing skills.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Three to 10% of schoolage children have some degree of this disorder. Children that have disorder of written expression have trouble in spelling, errors in punctuation, errors in grammar, and poor handwriting. These abilities are generally critical for success in school and college. This disorder appears by itself or in conjunction with other learning disabilities. Other disabilities linked with the disorder of written expression are: reading disorder, expressive language disorder, mathematics disorder and developmental coordination disorder.