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Can you develop dyspraxia as a teenager?

Leia Doyle

Can you develop dyspraxia as a teenager?

Dyspraxia affects around one in 20 young people to varying degrees. Adolescence can often be a turbulent time but for many children with dyspraxia their school days are plagued by added difficulties and frustrations.

What are the symptoms of dyspraxia in teenager?

Symptoms of dyspraxia

  • poor balance.
  • poor posture.
  • fatigue.
  • clumsiness.
  • differences in speech.
  • perception problems.
  • poor hand-eye coordination.

    Can a child grow out of dyspraxia?

    A small number of children, usually those with mild symptoms of clumsiness, may eventually “grow out” of their symptoms. However the vast majority of children need long-term help and will continue to be affected as teenagers and adults.

    At what age can dyspraxia be diagnosed?

    DCD should only be diagnosed in children with a general learning disability if their physical co-ordination is significantly more impaired than their mental abilities. Although DCD may be suspected in the pre-school years, it’s not usually possible to make a definite diagnosis before a child is aged 4 or 5.

    Is dyspraxia linked to Aspergers?

    Although Dyspraxia may occur in isolation, it frequently coexists with other conditions such as Aspergers Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, language disorders and social, emotional and behavioural impairments.

    Is dyspraxia similar to Aspergers?

    There are many similarities between autism and dyspraxia, with an element of overlap between the two conditions. For example, impaired motor skills are often also recognised in individuals with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.

    Is dyspraxia considered a disability?

    Workers who have been diagnosed or assessed as having dyspraxia are likely to satisfy the definition of disability, which is a protected characteristic, under the Equality Act (2010). Not everyone who is dyspraxic will feel that they are disabled.

    Is dyspraxia linked to autism?

    Impaired performance of skilled gestures, referred to as dyspraxia, is consistently reported in children with autism; however, its neurological basis is not well understood.