Dyspraxia is a type of dyslexia. Regular practice, suitable exercise and proper treatment can bring about drastic improvement in dyspraxic children.
Dyspraxia is one of the types under the dyslexia disorder
Dyspraxia is a type of dyslexia. Regular practice, suitable exercise and proper treatment can bring about drastic improvement in dyspraxic children.
Dyspraxia is one of the types under the dyslexia disorder. It is the lack of the ability to perform movements and gestures. It is also known as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder or Motor Learning Disability. It is a result of immature neuron development. It can be caused during any stage of life because of brain sickness or injuries. The main cause of dyspraxia is not known, it is a matter under research and study. To understand more about dyspraxia continue reading.
What is dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is the disability to co-ordinate while performing actions and postures. This disorder is similar to clumsiness. In most cases, dyspraxia does not affect intelligence. It can also be a hereditary problem in certain cases. Such disorder is very difficult to identify. 70 per cent of the people affected by dyspraxia are male. Children facing dyspraxia may have to cope with the disability to remember. They are also not able to participate in games which require teams. It does not affect everyone in the same way. It may also be caused due to improper development of baby in womb or insufficient supply of oxygen to baby during its growth in the mother's womb.
Symptoms of dyspraxia
Dyspraxia does not show similar characteristics in all those who are affected by it. However here are some common symptoms shown by the person affected by dyspraxia.
Unable to stand straight for a long time
Disability to ride a bicycle
Disability to catch and throw a ball
Confusion regarding whether to raise left or right hand
Poor grip while writing, holding cutlery, holding a bat etc.
Requires longer time to do a specific activity including reading and writing
Takes more time to learn new activities and things
Disability to recogni