Dyspraxia

I don't know much about dyspraxia except that it can have various degrees of seriousness and the lower degrees seem to manifest themselves as clumsiness and an inability to concentrate. Maybe the family just accept the person as they are and don't want to put a label on them.

i have both dyspraxia and dyslexia (the two often go together) and yes many people will think you are just making it up. The big problem is that we judge people by what we can see, consequently if we can not see the symptoms of a condition generally we do not believe in its existence. For many years i was undiagnosed but eventually sorted it out and now have 3 university degrees and work as a teacher in a maximum security prison. At least one in five of my students have some form of condition on the dyslexic/dyspraxic spectrum without exception they are undiagnosed Good luck to you

My sons pead has just referred him to the physiotherapist to see how dyspraxic he is. He has Autism and ADHD and most autistic people have some dyspraxia. If you have been diagnosed as having this then I would think itis unlikey that you could ake the symptoms of a lack of motor control up. Uncontrolled movements, clumsiness, difficulty with pens, cutlery, balance etc are hard to put on for any length of time. I find that family and friends often find the idea that one of their own has a special need hard to accept, my dad cannot acept that Bong has any problems at all and will leave the room if the subject arises.

I don't have it but I know a bit about it. If you have been diagnosed by a specialist, I would assume that you have it and aren't making it up!

The Dyspraxia Foundation defines dyspraxia as 'an impairment or immaturity of the organisation of movement' and, in many individuals, there may be associated problems with language, perception and thought. The term normally used is Developmental Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder. The condition is thought to affect up to 10 percent of the population in varying degrees. It is probable that there is at least one dyspraxic child in every classroom requiring access to a specific treatment programme. Children with dyspraxia may demonstrate some of these types of behaviour: Very high levels of motor activity, including feet swinging and tapping when seated, hand-clapping or twisting. Unable to stay still High levels of excitability, with a loud/shrill voice May be easily distressed and prone to temper tantrums May constantly bump into objects and fall over Hands flap when running Difficulty with pedalling a tricycle or similar toy Lack of any sense of danger (jumping from heights etc) Continued messy eating. May prefer to eat with their fingers, frequently spill drinks Avoidance of constructional toys, such as jigsaws or building blocks Poor fine motor skills. Difficulty in holding a pencil or using scissors. Drawings may appear immature Lack of imaginative play. May show little interest in ëdressing upí or in playing appropriately in a home corner or wendy house Limited creative play Isolation within the peer group. Rejected by peers, children may prefer adult company Laterality (left- or right-handedness) still not established Persistent language difficulties Sensitive to sensory stimulation, including high levels of noise, tactile defensiveness, wearing new clothes Limited response to verbal instruction. May be slow to respond and have problems with comprehension Limited concentration. Tasks are often left unfinished

I have dispraxia but not in a really developped way, I can't write correctly and I am clumsy, but I can deal with it