Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia can be experienced by both children and adults. It is often referred to as clumsiness, poor balance or lack of co-ordination but it can also affect the planning of what to do and how to do it.
People with dyspraxia typically have difficulty with co-ordination: they may not be good at catching balls or learning to ride a bike or tie shoelaces or may find the act of writing laborious and difficult.
Whilst the defining characteristic of dyspraxia is a difficulty with motor co-ordination, these characteristics rarely stand alone. They usually accompany or overlap other characteristics in the dyslexic spectrum and can be addressed directly, and effectively, during a Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme.
Many people who are dyspraxic develop good compensating strategies and it can be difficult to diagnose. Key indicators are
- co-ordination difficulties or clumsiness
- difficulty with time management
- poor handwriting
- poor sense of direction
- taking longer to finish a task than other people
Please contact the DDFA if you would like more information on dyspraxia and the Davis methods.