Dyspraxia is also known as Developmental Coordination

Dyspraxia is a motor learning difficulty that can affect planning of movements and co-ordination as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body (NHS Direct, 2008).

It is considered that between 5% - 10% of the population are affected by dyspraxia with boys four times more likely to be affected than girls. 

DCD (Dyspraxia) may present as any number of the following difficulties: 

• Postural control
• Fine motor skills
• Balance
• Co-ordination
• Dressing and eating skills
• Following instructions
• Attention and learning
• Organisation and short term memory
• Speaking and listening
• Holding pens/pencils and handwriting
• Time management
• Social skills and friendships
• Behavioural problems
• Low self-esteem