Asked by Masih Ohadi on Jul 02, 2024

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Although her reading skills are just fine, Beatriz has difficulty with her writing. Her teachers have noticed that no matter how hard she tries and how much they work with her the handwriting on her papers is almost illegible. Further, although she has great thoughts and understands concepts at a high level, she is unable to put them into a cohesive written paper. Beatriz may suffer from ________.

A) dyslexia
B) dysgraphia
C) dyscalculia
D) intellectual disability

Dysgraphia

A neurological disorder characterized by impaired writing ability, affecting clarity and coherence of written text in the absence of reading disabilities.

Handwriting

The act or skill of writing text by hand, reflecting unique traits that can vary from person to person.

Cohesive Written Paper

A piece of writing that is well-organized and flows smoothly, with all parts working together to form a unified whole.

  • Identify and elucidate the characteristics of particular learning disabilities.
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WENDI ARRANT6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Beatriz's symptoms of having difficulty with writing, including both the physical act of handwriting and the ability to organize thoughts into written form, are indicative of dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest as problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.