Dyspraxia edition:

The Guide

Difficulties Examples

The examples of the difficulties which is not visibly obvious

On the spot ability & memory

* Memory (including working & short-term memory)

* Remembering instructions

* Their eye coordination may be challenging and affect certain vision issues such as distinguishing left from right

Physical appearance & actions

* Organising time & meeting deadlines

* Memorising several actions in order within a task such as Cooking.

* Difficulty on practical tasks. 

* Arms may appear floppy when running

* Struggling with rhythm when dancing or during aerobics

* Difficulty in changing direction, stopping and starting any actions.

* If they have flat feet then they have certain difficulties in walking.

* Their body posture might be challenging and can cause fatigue, especially if their muscle tone is not as strong as an average person.

* Several obstacles which affect many practical tasks with both hands and to manage & handle many types of items of all types.

Strengths

There are many strengths when independent people with Dyspraxia live with:

* Creativity

* Strategic thinking

* Determination

* Problem - Solving

* Motivation

Find out more of Dyspraxia strengths via visiting the project "Advantage"

Further information

The following organisations had more details on the medical and overall aspects of Dyspraxia, which covers many topics & issues. Many provide a range of services available to the general public, communities, businesses and organisations.

* Movement Matters

Dyspraxia Focus