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Dyspraxia

Noodle

Hi everyone

can anyone explain dyspraxia to me, when I got my official diagnosis I was also diagnosed with Dyscalculia which I know is the maths form of dyslexia which I can relate to as I can’t read the clock, lefts and rights i can never get right and numbers are like a foreign language to me 

dyspraxia was also a diagnosis given to me and I know it’s because I was asked am I clumsy too which I said yes, as I’m always banging into things, yet I feel like it may be more so I just need a simple breakdown of what it is 

thank you 

  • Noodle said:
    I just need a simple breakdown of what it is 

    The NAS's simple summary is:

    "Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects physical coordination. It is also associated with difficulties in perception, language and thought.

    Autistic people often have difficulties with motor co-ordination and, if they are significantly affected in this way, may also be given a formal diagnosis of dyspraxia. As with autism, people with dyspraxia may be over- or under-sensitive to certain sensory stimuli."

    NAS - Dyspraxia

    The NHS explains:

    "Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination.

    Dyspraxia does not affect your intelligence. It can affect your co-ordination skills – such as tasks requiring balance, playing sports or learning to drive a car. Dyspraxia can also affect your fine motor skills, such as writing or using small objects.

    Symptoms of dyspraxia can vary between individuals and may change over time. You may find routine tasks difficult.

    If you have dyspraxia it may affect:

    • your co-ordination, balance and movement
    • how you learn new skills, think, and remember information at work and home
    • your daily living skills, such as dressing or preparing meals
    • your ability to write, type, draw and grasp small objects
    • how you function in social situations
    • how you deal with your emotions
    • time management, planning and personal organisation skills

    Dyspraxia should not be confused with other disorders affecting movement, such as cerebral palsy and stroke. It can affect people of all intellectual abilities.

    NHS - Dyspraxia

  • I don't know that much about it but my step brother was diagnosed with it when he was young,  he is 17 yrs younger than me so  we never lived together as kids but I know he had problems with his co ordination , and the problems were highlighted more when he did sports, he wasn't very good at doing any kind of sports. I can't exactly remember but my mother had to do a daily routine of making him move his limbs in co-ordination for about 30 mins.  I'm sure there are different types and different levels of severity of dyspraxia.  Your probably best googling for a better answer.