Which disability is characterized by difficulty forming letters and numbers?

• A. Dyslexia
• B. Dyscalculia
• C. Dyspraxia
• D. Dysgraphia

Answer: (D)

This item focuses on difficulties in producing written symbols, especially handwriting. Dysgraphia is the condition that describes a disability where forming letters and numbers is hard, leading to illegible or poorly formed writing, irregular spacing, and slow, effortful writing. It centers on the act of writing itself—the transcription of thoughts into written form.

Dyslexia mainly involves trouble with reading and spelling, not the physical act of writing. Dyscalculia affects understanding and working with numbers and math concepts. Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) involves broader motor coordination issues and can affect handwriting, but it’s not limited to writing; the hallmark here is the wide range of motor planning difficulties. Therefore, the specific challenge of forming letters and numbers points to dysgraphia.