Dyspraxia

DCD Developmental Coordination Disorder   

Specific difficulties with co ordination , motor planning and motor control which can affect any or all movements including those required for speech ( verbal dyspraxia )

DCD/DYSPRAXIA is characterised by impairments in movement planning and the development of motor coordination which interfere with academic achievement or daily living activities.
Not due to a general medical condition e.g cerebral palsy.

Dyspraxia is a component of DAMP.

Core problems involve difficulties in planning and carrying out complex, sequenced actions.

Possible features

• Clumsiness. Delays in achieving milestones.
• Difficulties with activities -  catching a ball, balancing, tying shoe laces, doing up buttons
• Poor handwriting, spelling, difficulties with reading.
• Difficulties with organisation, attention and concentration
• Poor working memory
• Difficulties with mood and behaviour
• Hypersensitivity - touch, smells, sounds

Associated difficulties

• Reading
• Mathematics
• Social and non-verbal communication
• Receptive and expressive language
• Concentration and attention
• Self esteem
• Frustration

Understanding DAMP