Dyspraxia is also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder. It is a difficulty that can be considered significant when it interferes with the normal range of activities expected of a child of their age.

Dyspraxia can adversely affect speech and language, fine motor control and gross motor control.

Some of the difficulties may include:

• Handwriting difficulties
• Difficulties with using tools, utensils and cutlery
• Struggling to run in a straight line,
• Struggle to kick, run, hop and they could regularly bump into people
• Poor attention span
• Easily distracted in class
• Difficulty understanding concepts such as ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘in front of’
• Struggling to organise themselves
• Difficulty following instructions
• Struggle with explaining their needs or answering a question
• Difficulties with social skills, for example keeping friends, understanding how to behave in social situations, and struggling with personal belongings.
• Struggle with change and understand how others feel.

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