Dyspraxia

Affects movement, coordination, language and speech.

Dyspraxia involves problems with movement and coordination, language and speech.

A disorder that is characterized by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, and can affect learning. Although not a learning disability, Dyspraxia often exists along with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia or ADHD.

Signs and symptoms:

Exhibits poor balance; may appear clumsy; may frequently stumble
Shows difficulty with motor planning
Demonstrates inability to coordinate both sides of the body
Has poor hand-eye coordination
Exhibits weakness in the ability to organize self and belongings
Shows possible sensitivity to touch
May be distressed by loud noises or constant noises like the ticking of a clock or someone tapping a pencil
May break things or choose toys that do not require skilled manipulation
Has difficulty with fine motor tasks such as coloring between the lines, putting puzzles together; cutting accurately or pasting neatly
Irritated by scratchy, rough, tight or heavy clothing

Source: https://ldaamerica.org/disabilities/dyspraxia/

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