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I've had a problem as of late with the word 'camaraderie'. There is no problem spelling it, but when pronounced, it sounds completely different and it takes me a few moments to recognize that its 'camaraderie'.

The word 'definitely' is a tough one too.

I always end up spelling it wrong! >.< whee

the words that gets me most of the time is "wintry". I always think there should be an "e" in it. Or is there? aww, now I've gotten myself confused.
oh, "roofs" is another odd one, it doesn't sound right but neither does "rooves". Its so damn complicated!

I always think that I have mispelled awesome.

Plus I just think that about everything anyway.

I have Dysgraphia. Hmm.. is that how you spell it? sweatdrop

Well you were about to Google it anyway....

Underlying Causes

Students with dysgraphia often have sequencing problems. Studies indicate that what usually appears to be a perceptual problem (reversing letters/numbers, writing words backwards, writing letters out of order, and very sloppy handwriting) usually seems to be directly related to sequential/rational information processing. These students often have difficulty with the sequence of letters and words as they write. As a result, the student either needs to slow down in order to write accurately, or experiences extreme difficulty with the "mechanics" of writing (spelling, punctuation, etc.). They also tend to intermix letters and numbers in formulas. Usually they have difficulty even when they do their work more slowly. And by slowing down or getting "stuck" with the details of writing they often lose the thoughts that they are trying to write about.

Sympoms

1. Students may exhibit strong verbal but particularly poor writing skills .

2. Random (or non-existent) punctuation. Spelling errors (sometimes same word spelled differently); reversals; phonic approximations; syllable omissions; errors in common suffixes. Clumsiness and disordering of syntax; an impression of illiteracy. Misinterpretation of questions and questionnaire items. Disordered numbering and written number reversals.

3. Generally illegible writing (despite appropriate time and attention given the task).

4. Inconsistencies : mixtures of print and cursive, upper and lower case, or irregular sizes, shapes, or slant of letters.

5. Unfinished words or letters, omitted words.


6. Inconsistent position on page with respect to lines and margins and inconsistent spaces between words and letters.


7. Cramped or unusual grip, especially holding the writing instrument very close to the paper, or holding thumb over two fingers and writing from the wrist.

8. Talking to self while writing, or carefully watching the hand that is writing.

9. Slow or labored copying or writing - even if it is neat and legible.

I just went to watch one of my favorite fanimations on DeviantArt, and I saw a word that made me blink, and watch it over again to make sure I saw it right. (The text shows on the bottom of the fanimation.)

The word was "afros".

Personally, afro AND afros look weird to me. Those ARE the correct spellings, aren't they? sweatdrop

To Hallopixie: The only symptom I have is talking to myself while writing, and I've partially broken the habit.

And I think that a lot of doctors have dysgraphia. Such....messy...writing...*becomes blind*

Opprobrium. I always forget the first 'r'.

Don't laugh, but 'shore' has been getting to me lately.

I think it has something to do with writting 'sure' so much, that when trying to write 'shore', I always think there's something wrong with it.