Agraphia

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A loss or impairment of the ability to write.

Difficulty forming letters, spelling words, or organizing thoughts on paper. Writing may become slow, illegible, or frustrating.

Stroke damages areas of the brain involved in language processing and motor control needed for writing.

Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, practicing writing exercises, and using assistive tools like typing or voice-to-text.

Often occurs alongside aphasia, but can also appear on its own depending on the stroke location.

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