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.

Neuro-Diversity

is when one has difficulties with the following:

 
  • Organisation
  • Memory
  • Concentration
  • Time management
  • Direction
  • Perception
  • Sequencing
  • Poor listening skills
  • Creative
  • Original
  • Determined

All of these factors may lead to low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, so awareness is essential.

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia /Developmental Coordination Disorder

  • Difficulties with motor planning
  • Movement
  • Attention
  • Tracking
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Poor spatial awareness
  • Poor muscle tone both fine and gross

Dyslexia

Dyslexia presents as difficulty with:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Spelling
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • A preference of nonlinear thought ( being the thought pattern expands in multiple directions rather than one direction)

Dyscalculia

This is difficulties with number concepts and calculation.


Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s Syndrome

  • Difficulty with social interaction and communication
  • Obsessive interests
  • Differences in imagination
  • Over and under sensitivity to light, noise, touch and temperature
  • Speech and language difficulties

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Impulsive
  • Temper outbursts
  • Hyperactivity
  • Easily frustrated
  • Over focused/easily distracted

Tourette's Syndrome


Tourette’s Syndrome presents with

 
  • Verbal and physical Tics

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