Other Learning Disabilities
There are many reasons why a student might be having difficulty with
writing skills. Although poor writing does not always constitute a learning
disability there are many disabilities that can effect how a student writes.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a common disability that takes away
a student's ability to focus on a paper. Other disabilities can effect specific
areas of a student's writing. Often a student will have concentrated difficulties
in spelling, grammar, sentence structure or staying on target. Techniques
that can help a student who has a known disorder can be just as effective
when applied to a student who is having difficulty in a specific area of
writing.
Links for more information on Learning disorders:
Learning Disabilities Association of America