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Name |
Dyspraxia |
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Related to/Also known as |
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD). Motor Learning Difficulties. Perceptuo-Motor Dysfunction. |
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Description |
Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder of organisation and planning of physical movement. Developmental dyspraxia (see below) affects co-ordination, spatial awareness, perception, language and short-term memory. |
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Types |
Developmental dyspraxia is when someone is born with dyspraxia. Acquired dyspraxia can be caused by a stroke or head injury. |
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Useful National contacts |
The Dyspraxia Foundation |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
