Answers to the Dyspraxia quiz

 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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🌟 Dyspraxia Quiz

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question based on the information provided.

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1. Which statement best describes dyspraxia according to the text?
a) A condition that affects intelligence and leads to clumsiness
b) A neurological condition impacting the brain's ability to process movements, resulting in difficulties with coordination and motor skills ✅
c) A condition primarily characterized by behavioral problems
d) A rare condition that only affects fine motor skills

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2. The text mentions that dyspraxia can sometimes result from:
a) Exposure to loud noises
b) A brain injury or stroke ✅
c) A sudden fear response
d) Lack of motivation

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3. Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential challenge of dyspraxia?
a) Sewing
b) Shopping
c) Singing ✅
d) Brushing teeth

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4. Dyspraxia can affect:
a) Vision and hearing
b) Balance, grip, and coordination ✅
c) Speech and language only
d) Emotional regulation and social skills

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5. What is the goal of early support like physiotherapy and occupational therapy?
a) To cure dyspraxia completely
b) To minimize the impact of difficulties and improve independence ✅
c) To eliminate the need for assistive technologies
d) To prevent other conditions from developing

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6. Dyspraxia is compared to which other learning difficulty in terms of reading and writing challenges?
a) Dyscalculia
b) Dysgraphia
c) Dyslexia ✅
d) ADHD

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7. What learning-related difficulty is explicitly mentioned in the text?
a) Difficulty with spatial awareness
b) Problems with organizing thoughts and writing clearly ✅
c) An inability to follow simple instructions
d) A lack of creativity

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8. True or False:
Individuals with dyspraxia are often creative and unique in their thinking.
✅ True

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9. Why might someone with dyspraxia be seen as "careless or clumsy"?
Because their actions, like spilling a drink or knocking something over, might be caused by their dyspraxia — not carelessness.

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10. What is a key message about supporting individuals with dyspraxia?
People with dyspraxia need understanding and support. Their difficulties may be hidden and not obvious unless someone knows them well.

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✅ Answer Sheet

Question	Correct Answer
1	b) A neurological condition impacting the brain's ability to process movements
2	b) A brain injury or stroke
3	c) Singing
4	b) Balance, grip, and coordination
5	b) Minimize the impact of difficulties and improve independence
6	c) Dyslexia
7	b) Problems with organizing thoughts and writing clearly
8	True
9	Because their actions may be caused by dyspraxia, not carelessness
10	People with dyspraxia need understanding and support; challenges may be hidden