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what is dyspraxia?

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Motor problems: Dyspraxia is a term for a wide array of motor coordination problems that are neurologically based, meaning that the deficits originate in the brain. The motor deficits can impact speech, fine motor, and/or gross motor skills. Dyspraxia can co-occur with other disabilities such as autism and adhd. It can be treated successfully with speech therapy, ot, and pt.

Question 2

has anyone heard of dyspraxia?

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Yes: You should talk to your doctor about this and reasons about it.

Question 3

is there any adults with dyspraxia?

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Yes: Dyspraxia refers to trouble with motor planning and coordination.  It starts in childhood and may get better with age but also may persist.  It also can occur in adults as a result of brain trauma or stroke.

Question 4

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 5

what is dyspraxia and how is it treated?

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Coordination problem: Dyspraxia is a condition that is characterized by problems with movement and coordination and can affect individuals at varying degrees.  This discoordination can also affect language but not intelligence. It is treated by occupational and speech and language therapists.

Question 6

how do i know exactly what is dyspraxia?

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NeurologicalDisorder: Developmental dyspraxia, referred to as developmental coordination disorder (dcd), in the us and europe, is a chronic neurological disorder beginning in childhood that can affect planning of movements and coordination as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body.

Question 7

does dyspraxia lead to problems with spelling?

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It should not: The term dyspraxia means a lack of smoothness in motor function.  It may be difficult to write, but should not affect spelling.

Question 8

how do i toilet train children with dyspraxia?

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See below: I'm assuming a child with dyspraxia has problems with movement, coordination, judgment, processing, memory and some other cognitive skills. Readiness is important-soft stool and taking advantage of the gastrocolic reflex-urination and stooling after a meal can allow physical modeling of sitting on a potty and alllowing the body to relax and release. Do not force-set up a routine and relax.

Question 9

what is dyspraxia and how does it affect humans?

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Clumsy and awkward: Dyspraxia is just a fancy way of describing someone who is clumsy and awkward.  Most of us are born this way.  Some develop symptoms due to trauma, infections, drug effects.  For some it represents the symptoms of a underlying disease of the nervous system.  Most of us need to practice and work hard to develop motor skills, but once we learn, we can do great things.  It can be a cross to bear.

Question 10

need expert help here. what are the dyspraxia symptoms?

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Many types: The symptoms of dyspraxia are primarily related to difficulties with a variety of fine motor skills.  There are several forms, and the website below will hopefully provide clarification for you.

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyspraxia/what-is-dyspraxia

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