Question 1

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 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

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 5

can you tell me if someone with severe dyspraxia should kill themselves?

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No: Thee is always a means of coping with any medical issue. 
I once had a patient very ill lost legs, sight and kidney to diabetes, he told me he wasn't to bad. He spoke to other patients who were worse!

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what dr. can i see for dyspraxia?

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Occupational therapy: After you have diagnosed the cause of your dyspraxia, you might consider occupational therapy, which can be useful.

Question 9

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 10

what is dyspraxia and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

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.

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