Literacy and written language disorders affect a person’s ability to read, write, spell, and understand written language smoothly. These difficulties often develop from early childhood, evolving from oral language and early exposure to print into challenges with decoding, encoding, and comprehension.
Slow handwriting, inconsistent spacing, poor spelling, difficulty constructing sentences, and trouble organizing ideas are some of the common signs of these difficulties. These disorders often create a noticeable gap between intelligence and academic performance, affecting both reading comprehension and written expression.
With early intervention and right support, the difficulties can be easily significantly improved.