Disorder of written expression

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Definition

Disorder of written expression is a childhood condition that involves poor writing skills.


Alternative Names

Written expression disorder


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Although no studies have been conducted to determine how common this disorder is, it is thought to be about as common as learning and reading disorders.

This disorder appears by itself or along with other learning disabilities, such as:

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


Review Date: 11/14/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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