Disorder of written expression

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Disorder of written expression is a childhood condition characterized by poor writing skills.

Written expression disorder

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:

• Reading disorder
• Expressive language disorder
• Mathematics disorder
• Developmental coordination disorder

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.