Although there are people who will argue differently, and cloud the whole issue by talking about umbrella terms that just confuse everybody, there really isn’t a difference between DCD and dyspraxia. In simple terms, DCD and dyspraxia are the same thing. DCD is also known as dyspraxia, and dyspraxia is also known as DCD. When […]
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Is Dyspraxia a Disability?
Although I don’t usually refer to dyspraxia as a disability, technically speaking it is a disability of sorts. It is a hidden, or invisible, disability. I prefer to call it a disorder. Dyspraxia is not a learning difficulty as it affects a child physically as well as mentally. Although dyspraxia often likes to hang out with […]
What Is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is also known as Development Coordination Disorder (DCD), which gives you a clue as to what dyspraxia is. Put simply, dyspraxia is when the messages from the brain don’t reach the body’s muscles, or they reach them in a wiggly way, resulting in uncoordinated movements. This becomes most apparent when a child tries to write or […]
Dyspraxia Symptoms – The Good and the Less Good
If dyspraxia symptoms are picked up early in life then there is a greater chance of kicking the less good symptoms firmly in the behind. If you, a teacher, or a healthcare professional suspects that your child has dyspraxia/DCD* chances are they have a lot of the following symptoms. Please don’t feel left out if your […]
Dear Frowny Parents of the Playground
View image | gettyimages.com Dear Frowny Parents of the Playground, My daughter has dyspraxia. Along with many, many other symptoms it means that she is clumsy, uncoordinated and often socially awkward. Yes, it would be so much better if she could approach your child at the start of the school day with a “Hi X! […]
Famous People with Dyspraxia
View image | gettyimages.com It seems like there are loads of famous people with dyslexia, but not nearly as many famous people with dyspraxia. Knowing someone in the public eye who also has dyspraxia can be such a boost. It gives dyspraxic kids hope and the desire to achieve. Their unique skills really can be put […]