Thursday, 5 February 2026
🧩 Easy Read Module Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Text + Quiz
📘 What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is a learning difficulty.
It affects:
Movement
Coordination
Planning skills
Organization
The medical name is:
➡️ Developmental Coordination
Disorder (DCD)
Dyspraxia is lifelong.
You cannot “catch” it.
🧠 How the Brain is Affected
Dyspraxia affects how the brain:
Plans movements
Sends messages to the body
Coordinates actions
This can make everyday tasks harder.
It is not linked to intelligence.
People with dyspraxia can be very bright.
👶 Early Signs in Children
Some children may:
Be late walking or crawling
Struggle with balance
Fall over often
Bump into things
Find dressing difficult
Struggle using cutlery
They may seem “clumsy” — but it is not their fault.
✏️ School Difficulties
Children and young people may find it hard to:
Hold a pencil
Write neatly
Cut with scissors
Do PE or sports
Organise schoolwork
Follow instructions
Handwriting may be slow or messy.
This can affect confidence.
🧍 Movement and Coordination
Dyspraxia can affect:
Balance
Posture
Hand-eye coordination
Fine motor skills (small movements)
Gross motor skills (large movements)
Examples:
Catching a ball
Riding a bike
Tying shoelaces
🗣️ Speech and Communication
Some people have verbal dyspraxia.
This can affect:
Speech clarity
Pronouncing words
Mouth muscle coordination
Speech therapy can help.
🧠 Organisation and Planning
Dyspraxia is not just physical.
It can affect:
Time management
Memory
Planning tasks
Following sequences
Packing bags
Meeting deadlines
Adults may struggle at work without support.
🙂 Emotions and Mental Health
Because of daily challenges, people may feel:
Frustrated
Anxious
Embarrassed
Low confidence
Support and understanding make a big difference.
💪 Strengths of Dyspraxia
People with dyspraxia often have strengths:
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Determination
Empathy
Big-picture thinking
Resilience
Many succeed in arts, media, teaching, and advocacy.
🧩 Support and Help
Support may include:
✋ Occupational therapy – motor skills
🏃 Physiotherapy – movement & balance
🗣️ Speech therapy – communication
🏫 Learning support – school/work help
💻 Assistive technology – typing, voice tools
Reasonable adjustments help people succeed.
📝 Easy Read Quiz
Dyspraxia
Choose the correct answer.
1. What is another name for dyspraxia?
a) ADHD
2. Dyspraxia affects:
a) Movement and coordination
3. Can dyspraxia affect intelligence?
a) Yes
4. Which task might be difficult?
a) Flying a plane
5. Children with dyspraxia may seem:
a) Clumsy
6. What school task may be hard?
a) Handwriting
7. Verbal dyspraxia affects:
a) Walking
8. Dyspraxia can also affect:
a) Organisation
9. Which professional can help motor skills?
a) Occupational therapist
10. Do people with dyspraxia have strengths?
a) Yes
✅ Answer Sheet
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🧩 Easy Read Module
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Text + Quiz
📘 What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is a learning difficulty.
It affects:
Movement
Coordination
Planning skills
Organisation
The medical name is:
➡️ Developmental Coordination
Disorder (DCD)
Dyspraxia is lifelong.
You cannot “catch” it.
🧠 How the Brain is Affected
Dyspraxia affects how the brain:
Plans movements
Sends messages to the body
Coordinates actions
This can make everyday tasks harder.
It is not linked to intelligence.
People with dyspraxia can be very bright.
👶 Early Signs in Children
Some children may:
Be late walking or crawling
Struggle with balance
Fall over often
Bump into things
Find dressing difficult
Struggle using cutlery
They may seem “clumsy” — but it is not their fault.
✏️ School Difficulties
Children and young people may find it hard to:
Hold a pencil
Write neatly
Cut with scissors
Do PE or sports
Organise schoolwork
Follow instructions
Handwriting may be slow or messy.
This can affect confidence.
🧍 Movement and Coordination
Dyspraxia can affect:
Balance
Posture
Hand-eye coordination
Fine motor skills (small movements)
Gross motor skills (large movements)
Examples:
Catching a ball
Riding a bike
Tying shoelaces
🗣️ Speech and Communication
Some people have verbal dyspraxia.
This can affect:
Speech clarity
Pronouncing words
Mouth muscle coordination
Speech therapy can help.
🧠 Organisation and Planning
Dyspraxia is not just physical.
It can affect:
Time management
Memory
Planning tasks
Following sequences
Packing bags
Meeting deadlines
Adults may struggle at work without support.
🙂 Emotions and Mental Health
Because of daily challenges, people may feel:
Frustrated
Anxious
Embarrassed
Low confidence
Support and understanding make a big difference.
💪 Strengths of Dyspraxia
People with dyspraxia often have strengths:
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Determination
Empathy
Big-picture thinking
Resilience
Many succeed in arts, media, teaching, and advocacy.
🧩 Support and Help
Support may include:
✋ Occupational therapy – motor skills
🏃 Physiotherapy – movement & balance
🗣️ Speech therapy – communication
🏫 Learning support – school/work help
💻 Assistive technology – typing, voice tools
Reasonable adjustments help people succeed.
📝 Easy Read Quiz
Dyspraxia
Choose the correct answer.
1. What is another name for dyspraxia?
a) ADHD
2. Dyspraxia affects:
a) Movement and coordination
3. Can dyspraxia affect intelligence?
a) Yes
4. Which task might be difficult?
a) Flying a plane
5. Children with dyspraxia may seem:
a) Clumsy
6. What school task may be hard?
a) Handwriting
7. Verbal dyspraxia affects:
a) Walking
8. Dyspraxia can also affect:
a) Organisation
9. Which professional can help motor skills?
a) Occupational therapist
10. Do people with dyspraxia have strengths?
a) Yes
✅ Answer Sheet
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