Dyspraxia can affect gross motor skills such as coordination, balance and performance in sports, and / or fine motor skills such as handwriting and shoelaces.
Here is a video from the Dyspraxia Foundation that provides more information.
Embedded Files
Dyspraxia is defined as follows:
“Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in the UK, is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. This condition is formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation.
DCD is distinct from other motor disorders such as cerebral palsy and stroke. The range of intellectual ability is in line with the general population. Individuals may vary in how their difficulties present; these may change over time depending on environmental demands and life experience, and will persist into adulthood.
An individual’s coordination difficulties may affect participation and functioning of everyday life skills in education, work and employment.
Children may present with difficulties with self-care, writing, typing, riding a bike, play as well as other educational and recreational activities.
In adulthood many of these difficulties will continue, as well as learning new skills at home, in education and work, such as driving a car and DIY. There may be a range of co-occurring difficulties which can also have serious negative impacts on daily life. These include social emotional difficulties as well as problems with time management, planning and organisation and these may impact an adult’s education or employment experiences.” MOVEMENT MATTERS (2012)
We've included links to some other organisations who can provide information and support here.
Lumen Support Ltd. 2024
Company number 15106780
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse