Occupational Therapy for Dyspraxia

Also known as coordination development disorder, dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects a person’s motor skills. As it is a developmental disorder rooted in early brain development, the signs of it are usually observed by the time a child is school age. 

Children with dyspraxia may appear to be clumsier than their peers. They may struggle with larger movements such as running or throwing, which can make active play difficult. Struggles with fine motor skills, such as handwriting and using eating utensils are also common.

Dyspraxia can impact your child's life in a number of ways, including: 

• Being more injury-prone because of tripping, falling, or mishandling sharp objects.
• Trouble with movements involved in active play such as running, jumping, or throwing and catching a ball. This may make the child less inclined to participate in active play and become. 
• They may struggle with daily self-maintenance tasks such as getting dressed, eating, or taking care of their things.
• Problems with handwriting can lead to them struggling at school.

All of these challenges not only affect your child's life in a practical sense, but can also lead to feelings of embarrassment and frustration, and impact their confidence growing up.