
Dyspraxia is a brain-based motor disorder. It affects fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, and coordination. Although it can affect cognitive skills, it’s not related to intelligence.
Dyspraxia symptoms in children
As your child grows, you might also observe delays in:
Other signs and symptoms may include:
Although intelligence isn’t affected, dyspraxia can make it harder to learn and socialize due to:
Occupational therapy for dyspraxia focuses on enhancing coordination and remains the primary treatment for dyspraxia. Occupational therapists often start by evaluating the areas where the child struggles or displays weakness. The therapist then comes up with a suitable set of techniques and activities that would address these issues particularly.
At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!
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Written by:
Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT
President
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Reddy Care Occupational Therapy
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