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Dysorthography
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a condition characterized by difficulties in spelling words correctly due to challenges in understanding the visual representation of letters and their arrangement in words
What is "dysorthography"?
Dysorthography is a condition that affects an individual's ability to spell and write correctly. Individuals with dysorthography may struggle with letter formation, spelling accuracy, and the application of grammatical rules when writing. Despite having the cognitive ability to understand the content, their writing may be inconsistent, contain frequent spelling errors, or lack structure, making it harder for others to read and comprehend their work.
Examples
Dysorthography, a specific learning difficulty, affects an individual's ability to accurately spell words.
People with dysorthography may find it challenging to apply spelling rules consistently and may have difficulty with phonetic spelling.
