Dyspraxia by Jordan Oneill https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e What is it? Common mi en-us 2016-11-09 19:06:08 UTC 2024-07-24 23:46:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png What is dyspraxia?... jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136535182

'A developmental disorder of the brain in childhood causing difficulty in activities requiring coordination and movement'.]]> 2016-11-09 19:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136535182 it affects gross and fine motor skills https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538082
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common disorder affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. DCD is formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation. DCD is distinct from other motor disorders such as cerebral palsy and stroke, and occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. Individuals may vary in how their difficulties present: these may change over time depending on environmental demands and life experiences, and will persist into adulthood.


]]> 2016-11-09 19:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538082 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538404 2016-11-09 19:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538404 What causes dyspraxia? Although the exact causes of dyspraxia are unknown, it is thought to be caused by a disruption in the way messages from the brain are transmitted to the body. This affects a person’s ability to perform movements in a smooth, coordinated way. jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538943 2016-11-09 19:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136538943 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136539588 2016-11-09 19:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136539588 Fact: Dyspraxia often goes undiagnosed and unrecognized, but it’s believed to be relatively common. An estimated six to 10 percent of children have some features of dyspraxia. It can go by many names, including developmental coordination disorder and motor learning difficulty https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136539681 2016-11-09 19:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136539681 There are no medications to treat dyspraxia. However, many children who have dyspraxia also have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If your child's doctor recommends taking ADHD medication for attention issues, it might help your child focus when working with a therapist on motor skills. jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540040 2016-11-09 19:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540040 Fact: Kids with dyspraxia typically have trouble with motor skills. This might make them appear to just be clumsy or “out of sync” with their environment—but there’s more to it than that. Because of their dyspraxia, kids can have trouble controlling muscles. This includes small muscles, like the ones in their hands. This can make everyday tasks like writing and brushing their teeth a struggle. It can also make them seem uncoordinated, immature and socially awkward. https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540136 2016-11-09 19:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540136 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540549 2016-11-09 19:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540549 Myth #3: Dyspraxia is the same as dysgraphia. https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540607 2016-11-09 19:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136540607 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136541424
Myth #4: Kids with dyspraxia tend to have low intelligence.

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How would I recognise a child with Dyspraxia?

The pre-school child
  • Is late in reaching milestones e.g. rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, and speaking
  • May not be able to run, hop, jump, or catch or kick a ball although their peers can do so
  • Has difficulty in keeping friends; or judging how to behave in company
  • Has little understanding of concepts such as ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘in front of’ etc
  • Has difficulty in walking up and down stairs
  • Poor at dressing
  • Slow and hesitant in most actions
  • Appears not to be able to learn anything instinctively but must be taught skills
  • Falls over frequently
  • Poor pencil grip
  • Cannot do jigsaws or shape sorting games
  • Artwork is very immature
  • Often anxious and easily distracted

The school age child
  • Probably has all the difficulties experienced by the pre-school child with dyspraxia, with little or no improvement
  • Avoids PE and games
  • Does badly in class but significantly better on a one-to -one basis
  • Reacts to all stimuli without discrimination and attention span is poor
  • May have trouble with maths and writing structured stories
  • Experiences great difficulty in copying from the blackboard
  • Writes laboriously and immaturely
  • Unable to remember and /or follow instructions
  • Is generally poorly organised

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Myth #5: There aren’t any treatments for dyspraxia.

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Developmental dyspraxia is an impairment or immaturity of the organisation of movement. It is associated with problems of perception, language and thought. The term dyspraxia comes from the word praxis, which means ‘doing, acting’. It includes what to do and how to do it.
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Remember there is no cure for dyspraxia but there are many strategies that can help.

  • A diagnosis can help you come to terms with your problems, put things into perspective and improve you self-esteem.
  • Think positively and keep your sense of humour.
  • Many people with dyspraxia are very creative, determined, persistent and intelligent.
  • Try assertiveness and self-development classes or join a self-help or support group.
  • Break down large tasks into smaller components to make them more manageable.
  • Try to carry out some kind of relaxation exercise every day such as yoga or the Alexander Technique.
  • Try going to the fitness gym to improve your muscle strength and co-ordination.
  • Do any sport/activity that might improve your co-ordination and manual dexterity such as computer games, bowling, swimming, rock climbing, walking and aqua aerobics. Find something that you really enjoy doing.
  • Use diaries, calendars, post it notes to plan your day/week/month. Prioritise things you have to do first. Finish one task before you start another. Mind maps and flow charts can also be of use.
  • Use any implement in the home to help you carry out your daily tasks such as electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, kettle-tippers, special tin openers and potato peelers, word processors with spell checks and lap-top computers.
  • If you are leaning a new sequence of actions, see that you get clear, precise instructions. Use a video if this helps.
]]> 2016-11-09 19:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136547159 Remember there is no cure for dyspraxia but there are many strategies that can help.A diagnosis can help you come to terms with your problems, put things into perspective and improve you self-esteem.Think positively and keep your sense of humour.Many people with dyspraxia are very creative, determined, persistent and intelligent.Try assertiveness and self-development classes or join a self-help or support group.Break down large tasks into smaller components to make them more manageable.Try to carry out some kind of relaxation exercise every day such as yoga or the Alexander Technique.Try going to the fitness gym to improve your muscle strength and co-ordination.Do any sport/activity that might improve your co-ordination and manual dexterity such as computer games, bowling, swimming, rock climbing, walking and aqua aerobics. Find something that you really enjoy doing.Use diaries, calendars, post it notes to plan your day/week/month. Prioritise things you have to do first. Finish one task before you start another. Mind maps and flow charts can also be of use.Use any implement in the home to help you carry out your daily tasks such as electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, kettle-tippers, special tin openers and potato peelers, word processors with spell checks and lap-top computers.If you are leaning a new sequence of actions, see that you get clear, precise instructions. Use a video if this helps. jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136547389

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“Don’t let it stop you. It has never held me back.”]]> 2016-11-09 19:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136549133 Albert Eeinstein jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136550356
Not proven but highly possible Albert had dyspraxia:

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” Quite right, Albert!]]> 2016-11-09 19:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136550356 jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136551088 2016-11-09 19:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136551088 Education: jordandmoneill99 https://padlet.com/jordandmoneill99/u5qsm2p4qr8e/wish/136553066
When youngsters enter the education system whether it is at the age of three in nursery class or at the age of four into reception class parents may for the first time be able to discuss concerns relating to their child’s development. The teacher or support assistant will be able to confirm that in relation to other youngsters of the same age, a particular child is finding certain tasks very difficult.

Parents know their children better than any one else and will have seen evidence in the home environment of the problems the child is facing in school. If, as a teacher, you are concerned about a child’s development, speak to the parent as soon as possible and obtain relevant information about the child’s achievements of early milestones.

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Myth #1: Dyspraxia is extremely rare.

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Myth #2: Kids with dyspraxia are just being clumsy

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