Dysorthography

Domain : Symptoms

Category : My daily life

Simplified definition

Written expression disorder that makes it difficult to follow spelling and grammar rules.

Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation

Referenced definition

“[…] Disability specific to writing, described as a difficulty to recognize, understand, [sic] and reproduce written symbols.” [PODY2022]

Source: Pensare Oltre. Dysorthography. [Internet]. [cited on Sept 7, 2022].

Note

  • Dysorthography is closely related to dysgraphia, which is a difficulty with handwriting.

Synonym(s)

Spelling disorder

Spelling variation(s)

Dysorthographia

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Dysorthography : RELATED DEFINITIONS

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