Dyspraxia is often linked to or overlaps with other conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, tourettes and/or dyscalculia.
ie.Someone who has dyspraxia could potentially present symptoms alongside one or more aspects of these other conditions because dyspraxia seldom presents by itself. This means that one individual with dyspraxia may also have mild dyslexia whilst another may present with a combination of dyspraxia, autism and dyscalculia. It is because of these different and varied combinations that it is hard to diagnose.
is when one has difficulties with the following:
All of these factors may lead to low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, so awareness is essential.
Dyspraxia /Developmental Coordination Disorder
Dyslexia presents as difficulty with:
This is difficulties with number concepts and calculation.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s Syndrome
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Tourette’s Syndrome presents with
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