Question 1

is there any effective  treatment for developmental dyspraxia?

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Depends: Dyspraxias are difficulties in planning/executing complicated, multistep activities. Breaking the skill into component parts and getting help from a therapist (pt, ot or st) to better understand the motor planning needed and practice the various steps can result in improvement. Seek an evaluation from a therapist.

Question 2

whats developmental apraxia?

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See below: Apraxia is difficulty forming sounds into words.  The reason for developmental apraxia is unclear. It is not caused by weak muscles. Your child may be able to smile, eat, and make other movements normally. The problem is coordinating all the muscles used to speak.

Question 3

what is the difference between dyspraxia and global developmental delay?

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See below: Dyspraxia: problems with movement & coordination. Aka "motor learning disability".  Those with dyspraxia find it hard to carry out smooth & coordinated movements. It often comes with language problems, & a degree of difficulty with perception & thought. Dyspraxia does not affect a person's intelligence.Global dev.Delay is used to describe an overall delay in two or more major areas of development.

Question 4

what is ?the difference between autism and developemental verbal dyspraxia?

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See below: Autism effects speech, cognition, and socialization. Speech apraxia/dyspraxia only effects speech.

Question 5

what can you tell me about dyspraxia?

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At what age &amp; what : type ? Developmental Coordination Disorder  impacts planning &amp; execution of age-appropriate motor tasks. There can be difficulty performing single- or multi-step tasks, pronouncing words or recognizing spatial relationships, often +  other neurodevelopmental disorders. Occupational &amp; Physical Therapists evaluate &amp; treat. See http://ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyspraxia/what-is-dyspraxia

Question 6

could i still have dyspraxia even if ok handwriting?

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Dyspraxia: This is a pretty complicated question and requires a good assessment from a neuropsychologist. Here is a uk website that might help.  http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/services/dys_glance.php.

Question 7

what is the treatment dyspraxia?

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Several approaches. : Dyspraxia is impairment of the ability to execute purposeful, voluntary, or coordinated movement. The treatment often depends on the cause, but often involves supportive care for all associated conditions (whether stroke, developmental coordination disorder, etc.) and occupational therapy.

Question 8

what are treatment options for dyspraxia?

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Good exercise: Dyspraxia is a lack of smoothness in motor function.  There are many causes, but most are developmental.  The best treatment is to use the muscles carefully and in a gradually increasing manner to improve performance.  A good therapist can help.  Gentle exercise and fun games are a smart start.

Question 9

can smoking ease some of the effects of dyslexia and dyspraxia?

Accepted Answer

No: It might make you feel better, but does not alter the problem.

Question 10

could you tell me if someone is just really clumsy is that a sign of dyspraxia?

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Depends: Dyspraxia is a pathological condition related to brain dysfunction, while being clumsy is not.  If the clumsiness is new or getting worse, see your doctor right away, may need a neurologist to establish the diagnosis.

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