Dysgraphia | Disorder of Written Expression | Writing Disorder - Glossary

Glossary

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder): A childhood brain disorder that starts before 7 years of age resulting in diminished attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Also called hyperactive child syndrome in the twentieth century

Dyslexia: Childhood learning disorder associated with difficulty in reading

Motor: Anything to do with movement

Developmental coordination disorder: Extremely clumsy or an unusual delay in motor development of childhood and inability to perform routine tasks for which no cause can be found