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dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder, DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects motor coordination and movement. It impacts the brain's ability to plan, organize, and execute movements, making tasks that require coordination and precision more difficult. It is important to note that dyspraxia does not affect intelligence. 

Dyspraxia affects lives mostly in D) All of these ways. 

Let's break down the impact:

• A. Fine motor skills: Dyspraxia often manifests as difficulty with fine motor skills, which involve small, precise movements. This can affect activities such as handwriting, using a knife and fork, tying shoelaces, buttoning clothes, and using scissors.
• B. Gross motor skills: Dyspraxia can also impact gross motor skills, involving larger movements of the body. Individuals with dyspraxia may struggle with activities such as running, jumping, catching or kicking a ball, riding a bike, and climbing stairs.
• C. Planning and organization: Dyspraxia affects motor planning (praxis), which is the ability to plan and organize a sequence of movements. This can lead to difficulties with:
• Following instructions and remembering sequences: People with dyspraxia may have trouble remembering instructions, especially multi-step instructions, and recalling sequences like months of the year.
• Time management: Managing time, estimating task duration, and planning activities effectively can be challenging.
• General organization: Keeping belongings organized, arranging work on a page, and managing daily routines can also be difficult.  

In essence, dyspraxia affects the ability to perform both large and small movements, impacting various aspects of daily life, learning, and social interactions. It's crucial to remember that dyspraxia affects individuals differently, and while some may have difficulties in certain areas more than others, it's a condition that can be managed with the right support and strategies. 

The most accurate answer is b) Motor skills, coordination, and potentially organizational skills. 

Dyspraxia (or Developmental Coordination Disorder, DCD) primarily affects motor skills, both fine and gross, leading to difficulties with coordination and movement. It can also impact organizational and planning skills, speech, and language, among other areas. It's crucial to understand that it does not affect intelligence. 

Is dyspraxia a learning disability or not?

A disorder that is characterized by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, and can affect learning. Although not a learning disability, Dyspraxia often exists along with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia or ADHD.

The answer is c) Reading complex texts. While individuals with dyspraxia may experience a range of difficulties including those related to speech and language, such as articulation and verbal dyspraxia, their core challenge lies in motor coordination and movement planning. This means that physically forming letters when writing or coordinating the movements needed to throw a ball or tie shoelaces can be challenging. Although reading can sometimes be affected, especially if verbal dyspraxia is present, dyslexia, a distinct learning disability, is primarily associated with difficulties recognizing letters, sounding out words, and connecting letters and sounds to form words. Dyspraxia does not inherently affect intelligence or a person's ability to comprehend written text.

The best answer is b) By affecting ability to organize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines. 

Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), affects motor coordination, planning, and other cognitive functions, impacting the ability to organize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines. While dyspraxia can also lead to difficulties in physical tasks like typing and can impair communication, its primary and overarching impact on student professionals lies in the areas of organization, planning, and time management. 

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If you suspect you might have dyspraxia, the most beneficial course of action is to seek a diagnosis and support. 

Here's why and what that involves:

• Seeking a diagnosis: This involves consulting with a medical professional (like a GP) to discuss your concerns and symptoms. They may then refer you to a specialist such as a neurologist, occupational therapist, or psychologist for a comprehensive assessment. The assessment will evaluate your motor skills, coordination, and other related abilities, potentially ruling out other conditions.
• Benefits of diagnosis: A diagnosis can help you understand your challenges and access appropriate support and accommodations to improve daily functioning and quality of life. Dyspraxia can make everyday tasks challenging and may affect social interactions, and academic/professional performance.
• Seeking support: Support can include therapies like occupational therapy and physical therapy which help improve motor skills and coordination. Assistive technologies and accommodations in educational and work environments can also be highly beneficial. Connecting with support networks, such as online forums or groups, can also provide valuable emotional support and practical advice.
• Dyspraxia does not affect intelligence: It is important to remember that dyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting coordination and motor skills, and it does not affect intelligence.