Effects of Dyspraxia Babies Symptoms of dyspraxia can be seen at an early age. Babies: are irritable and may have feeding problems are slow to achieve developmental milestones often do not crawl, tend to 'bottom shuffle' and then walk avoid tasks which demand manual dexterity. 3 to 5 years old If not identified, dyspraxia can affect a child's school life causing increased frustration and lowered self-esteem. Dyspraxic children often demonstrate some of the following types of behaviour: Inability to stay still (feet swinging, feet tapping, hand-clapping) Loud/shrill voice Temper tantrums Bumping into objects and falling over Flapping of hands when running Messy eating compared with children of a similar age. Often dispraxic children prefer to eat with their fingers and frequently spill drinks Avoid playing with jigsaws or building blocks Lack of imaginative and creative play Difficulty in holding a pencil or using scissors. Poor drawing skills compared with children of a similar age Rejected by peers, children may prefer adult company Increased enjoyment of sensory stimulation (loud noises, wearing new clothes) May be slow to respond and have problems with understanding of verbal instructions Tasks are often left unfinished due to reduced concentration Left or right handedness not fully established Language difficulties 7 years old Problems in the dyspraxic child may include: Difficulties adapting to structured school routines Difficulties in Physical Education lessons compared with peers Generally slow at dressing, unable to tie shoe laces Difficulty co-ordinating the use of a knife and fork Poor handwriting Immature drawing skills Reduced concentration and listening skills Take language literally Slow at school work Easily distressed and emotional Inability to form relationships with peers Difficulty sleeping Dyspraxia What is Dyspraxia? Effects of Dyspraxia Physio treatment for Dyspraxia Why Manchester Neuro Physio To book an assessment or for more information please email office@manchesterneurophysio.co.uk call 0161 883 0066 . Next → Error_log
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