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Developmental dysgraphia: An overview and framework for research

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McCloskey, Michael, Rapp, Brenda·2017·Cognitive Neuropsychology
DOI 10.1080/02643294.2017.1369016PMC PMC6238209
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Developmental deficits in the acquisition of writing skills (developmental dysgraphias) are common and have significant consequences, yet these deficits have received relatively little attention from researchers. We offer a framework for studying developmental dysgraphias (including both spelling and handwriting deficits), arguing that research should be grounded in theories describing normal cognitive writing mechanisms and the acquisition of these mechanisms. We survey the current state of knowledge concerning developmental dysgraphia, discussing potential proximal and distal causes. One conclusion emerging from this discussion is that developmental writing deficits are diverse in their manifestations and causes. We suggest an agenda for research on developmental dysgraphia, and suggest that pursuing this agenda may contribute not only to a better understanding of developmental writing impairment, but also to a better understanding of normal writing mechanisms and their acquisition. Finally, we provide a brief introduction to the subsequent articles in this special issue on developmental dysgraphia.

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Authors
McCloskey, M., & Rapp, B.
Affiliations
Johns Hopkins University (US)
Corresponding author
McCloskey, Michael
ORCID
Venue
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2017-05-19
Volume
34
Issue
3-4
Pages
65-82
ISSN
  • 0264-3294 (ISSN-L)
  • 1464-0627
DOI
10.1080/02643294.2017.1369016
PMC
PMC6238209
OpenAlex
W2754433981
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110
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FWCI
13.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Cognitive Neuropsychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Johns Hopkins Science of Learning Institute
  • National Institutes of Health (DC006740)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Writing and Handwriting Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Reading and Literacy Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
Keywords
developmental dysgraphia, writing acquisition, spelling deficits, writing impairment, research agenda
MeSH terms
Adult, Agraphia, Cognition, Handwriting, Humans, Reading, Behavioral Research

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