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• What is a Learning Disability?
• Reading Learning Disabilities
• Mathematics Learning Disabilities
• Written Expression Learning Disabilities
• Information Processing Disorders
• Transition to Post secondary Educational Opportunities

Web sites with general information

Written Expression Learning Disabilities

Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies for Disorders of Written Language
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/dysgraphia_mjkay.html
The term dysgraphia has customarily been used to refer to a disorder of written language expression in childhood as opposed to a disorder of written language acquired in adulthood. Written language disorders have also been referred to as "developmental output failures."

Dysgraphia
www.LD.org/info/indepth/dysgraphia.cfm
Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that involves writing. It can involve difficulties with the physical aspects of writing (e.g. awkward pencil grip or bad handwriting), spelling, or putting thoughts on paper.

Dysgraphia Information Page
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/dysgraphia.htm
This informational page from the National institute of Neurological Disorders provides information on dysgraphia, treatment and prognosis information and current research efforts.

When Writing is a Problem
www.dyslexia-ca.org/dysgraphia.htm
This article defines dysgraphia, addresses common misunderstandings, identifies specific symptoms and more!