Itaat: having very specific motor control problems? My motor skills are very good except when it comes to handwriting. I hold my pencil in an odd/awkward position and my writing is very slow and laborious and messy.
I know a lot of autistic people have difficulty with fine motor skills, but if your situation is specifically in regards to handwriting, then you might have dysgraphia! You might still be autistic, though, because autism is often co-morbid with many other disabilities, especially learning disabilities!
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects how people write, spell, and use expressive language. Here are some diagnostic criteria for dysgraphia!
Handwriting that is illegible
Letter sizes and shapes are irregular
Difficulty using writing as a means of communication
Several spelling mistakes when writing
Saying words aloud to yourself while writing
Avoidance of or refusal to complete tasks that involve writing or drawing
Missing or incomplete words in sentences
Trouble with grammar and sentence structure
Inefficient use of paper lines and spaces
Pain in the hand or arm while writing
Discrepancy between understanding demonstrated through verbal communication and written ideas
Tiring easily when writing