Simple Explanation
Dyspraxia is a disability.
It affects how the brain and body work together.
This means it can be hard to:
Move
Balance
Plan
Do everyday tasks
Another name for Dyspraxia is Developmental Coordination Disorder.
This means:
The body finds it hard to coordinate movements
Important Message
Dyspraxia is often misunderstood.
People may think:
The person is careless
The person is not trying
This is not true.
People with Dyspraxia:
Are trying their best
May need more time
May need support
Dyspraxia is a Hidden Disability
A hidden disability means you can not always see it.
A person may:
Walk
Talk
But still need help.
Because of this:
People may not understand
People may expect too much
How Dyspraxia Affects the Body
Dyspraxia affects:
Movement
Balance
Coordination
This can make it hard to:
Walk safely
Climb stairs
Hold things
Use tools
Example:
Opening a tin with a can opener
How Dyspraxia Affects Learning
Dyspraxia can make it hard to:
Read
Write
Concentrate
Remember things
This is similar to Dyslexia.
Dyslexia means difficulty with reading and writing.
Early Signs
Some babies and children may:
Be slow to roll over
Be slow to sit or walk
Find balance hard
Be slow to talk
Everyday Difficulties
Some people may find it hard to:
Movement:
Run
Jump
Skip
Ride a bike
Catch a ball
Daily tasks:
Get dressed
Tie shoelaces
Use a knife and fork
Brush teeth
Wash hair
Home tasks:
Cook
Carry hot drinks
Use a vacuum cleaner
Thinking and Understanding
Some people may find it hard to:
Understand instructions
Follow conversations
Learn new skills
Do more than one thing at a time
Feelings and Emotions
Dyspraxia can affect feelings.
Some people may:
Feel frustrated
Feel anxious
Feel stressed
Feel low in confidence
People may also:
Get upset easily
Get angry easily
Sensory Differences
Some people may be sensitive to:
Light
Noise
Touch
Taste
Sensitive means something feels too strong or uncomfortable.
Other Difficulties
Some people may have:
Poor short term memory
Trouble keeping things tidy
Trouble planning tasks
Trouble making friends
Good and Bad Days
People with Dyspraxia may have:
Good days
Bad days
Example:
A task may feel easy one day
The same task may feel hard the next day
Important Reminder
Not everyone is the same.
Some people may:
Find some things easy
Find other things hard
Strengths
People with Dyspraxia also have strengths.
Some people may be:
Creative
Good at art or writing
Kind and caring
Determined
Some people:
Do not give up
Keep trying
Causes of Dyspraxia
The exact cause is not always known.
It is linked to how the brain develops.
It is not the person’s fault.
Types of Difficulties
Dyspraxia can affect different areas.
Movement:
Body movement and balance
Speech:
How a person talks and is understood
Understanding:
How a person understands the world
Living with Dyspraxia
Life can be harder.
But support can help.
Support may include:
Extra time
Clear instructions
Practice
Understanding from others
Final Message
People with Dyspraxia:
Are not lazy
Are not careless
They may just do things differently.
With the right support:
People can learn
People can grow
People can succeed
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