Dyspraxia, a form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech. DCD is a lifelong condition, formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation. ...
Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired motor skills. Those with dyspraxia often have a very difficult...
Research that has investigated the development of praxis is discussed. Further, different types of gestural disorders displayed by children and different mechanisms that underlie developmental dyspraxia are compared to and contrasted with adult acquired apraxia. The impact of perceptual-motor, language, ...
Below, I have addressed some frequently asked questions that parents may have when faced with the possibility of apraxia. It is important to note that apraxia can go by many other labels, including its more formal name—childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Other labels include: dyspraxia, develop...
Oral dyspraxia is often the cause of babies and toddlers drooling and it is hard to make speech sounds. It can also be difficult to blow bubbles, suck through a straw and imitate facial expressions. Babies with oral dyspraxia can find it hard to latch on and establish breastfeeding. When...
Many times the child also has comorbid conditions, specifically the “dys” conditions: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. To piggyback on the first point above, if you believe that another learning disability is more of a contributing factor than ADHD, you have choices. Remember,...
It may include adaptation of task or environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life." Wow, that is a mouthful! Let me try to break it down for you. First, let's focus on the word "occupation", since it is THE basis for our professional "title". The ...
Dyspraxia Learning delays Treatment plans vary from one person to the next. An occupational therapy assistant will help implement your treatment plan and make adjustments as they see necessary. They work with the occupational therapist to ensure that you get the best care possible. ...
Dyspraxiacan affect the fine motor skills needed to hold a pen or pencil. Because most long form math is done by hand, dyspraxic students may struggle to show the steps they used to arrive at an answer. The can easily become distracted or frustrated by the pain of handwriting and may be...
Neurodiversity, short for neurological diversity, is a term used to describe natural variations in the human brain. ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder, or DCD) are all considered neurodiverse/neurodivergent conditions. ...