By Kristen Ferguson | Posted: Friday June 11, 2021
Dyspraxia (definition) - Dyspraxia is a brain-based motor disorder. It affects fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, and coordination. It's not related to intelligence, but it can sometimes affect cognitive skills. Dyspraxia is sometimes used interchangeably with developmental coordination disorder.
What is Dyspraxia? (video)
Checklist - This is an informal checklist made for teachers to help determine whether students could be Dyspraxic. If you feel that your child might be Dyspraxic, please contact your child's teacher, or myself.
Website - This link provides information on what Dyspraxia is, how to recognise it, and some tips to help your child cope with some of the difficulties they may be facing.
Who Can Help? - click on the websites below for outside agencies and supports to help children and families dealing with Dyspraxia.
If you would like to discuss any concerns regarding your child's learning, I'd be happy to help, so please contact me or your child's teacher.
Kristen Ferguson (SENCO)