Difficulty writing (dysgraphia) Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Difficulty writing (dysgraphia)
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DrDOS Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars MSA: 9 yrs Type: Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Mood: Bad Cognition: Moderate Autonomic: Moderate Head: severe Arms: severe Legs: severe Tremors: severe DrDOS ▼ First Symptom: 04/04 Dx: 06/07
sxxy Sex: F Data Quality: 0 stars MS: 12 yrs Type: Secondary Progressive Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate sxxy ▼ First Symptom: 04/01 Dx: 05/06
chasmengr Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 5 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate chasmengr ▼ First Symptom: 08/07 Dx: 04/09

Difficulty writing (dysgraphia) Report

Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities. Specifically, the disorder causes a person's writing to be distorted or incorrect.

What we've learned from patients who report Difficulty writing (dysgraphia)

Symptom severities

Severe	113
Moderate	217
Mild	150
None	61

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Difficulty writing (dysgraphia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Difficulty writing (dysgraphia)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Hand splints	2
Faith	1
Occupational therapy	1
Palmer Handwriting Method	1
Unable to work	1

Last updated: June 18, 2013