What is Dyspraxia? Quiz

 

Dyspraxia Awareness Quiz – Student Professionals

Slide 1 – Title Slide

• Title: Understanding Dyspraxia: A Quiz for Student Professionals
• Subtitle: Test your knowledge and learn key facts about Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

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Slide 3 – What Does Dyspraxia Affect?

·         Fine motor skills: like handwriting or using a knife and fork

·         Gross motor skills: like running, jumping, or catching a ball

·         Planning and organization: like remembering tasks or managing time

(Symbols: pencil, shoes, calendar/clock)

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Slide 4 – Quiz Instructions

• Choose the best answer for each question.
• This quiz is not a medical diagnosis.
• Learn, reflect, and discuss with others!

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Quiz Questions

Slide 5 – Question 1: What are the main areas affected by dyspraxia?
a) Speech and language only
b) Motor skills, coordination, and potentially organizational skills ✅
c) Visual perception only
d) Hearing and auditory processing

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Slide 6 – Question 2: True or False – Dyspraxia is a learning disability?
a) True
b) False ✅
(Note: It is a neurodevelopmental condition, not a specific learning disability.)

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Slide 7 – Question 3: Which of the following is NOT typically a challenge for people with dyspraxia?
a) Writing legibly
b) Throwing a ball
c) Reading complex texts ✅
d) Learning to tie shoelaces

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Slide 8 – Question 4: How might dyspraxia affect student professionals?
a) Only in physical tasks like typing
b) By affecting ability to organize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines ✅
c) By impairing communication
d) Only in social situations

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Slide 9 – Question 5: What is the best thing to do if you think you might have dyspraxia?
a) Ignore it
b) Seek a diagnosis and support ✅
c) Hide your difficulties
d) Just work harder

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Slide 10 – Answer Summary

1.   b)

2.   b)

3.   c)

4.   b)

5.   b)

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Slide 11 – Important Note
This quiz is for information only.
If you are concerned about dyspraxia, please speak to a health professional.

Resources:

• Cleveland Clinic – Dyspraxia Overview
• Lexxic – Adult Dyspraxia Assessments
• Patient.info – Dyspraxia in Children & Adults

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