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Symptoms
What does a person with Dyspraxia look like?
No two people with Dyspraxia will look the same. Symptoms and severity will vary between individuals. However, people often report a combination of the following more common symptoms
Children
Children with motor dyspraxia will have problems with gross motor coordination, fine motor coordination or a combination of both. This may show as:
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Unusual sitting or standing postures
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Difficulty with toys that require co-ordination such as stacking bricks or Lego
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Difficulty using cutlery
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Constantly tripping and falling
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Constantly bumping into people or things
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Difficulty with learning new skills or sports
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Difficulty with tying shoelaces or doing buttons
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Difficulty in writing
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Difficulty changing clothes
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Unusual amount of mess when eating.
Children with verbal dyspaxia may:
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Have difficulty with clear, fluent speech
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Have difficulty making or repeating sounds
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Make different mistakes when saying the same word
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Have limited vocabulary
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Speak in a monotone without intonation
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Speak more slowly than other children
Children with oral dyspraxia have troubles eating and swallowing.
Adult
Adults with motor dyspraxia may show:
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Abnormal posture
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Unusual gait
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Problems with balance and movement
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Poor hand eye coordination
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Problems with organisation and planning
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Difficulty in writing or using a keyboard
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Difficulties in grooming or household chores
Non-Physical Behaviors
Aside from the physical effect of Dyspraxia, some other behaviours include:
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Sensory issues
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Sensitivities to taste, light, touch and/or noise
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Lack of awareness of potential dangers
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A tendency to take things literally
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Difficulty concentrating for long periods of time
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