Common Symptoms of Dyspraxia: You may notice symptoms of dyspraxia early on in development in a child with dyspraxia, these symptoms can look different depending on age.
Babies: •
Developmental delays such as rolling, crawling, walking and feeding.
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Problems with sleeping.
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Unusual and overly frequent movement in arms and legs.
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Abnormal posture.
Although signs of dyspraxia may be noticeable are from a young age, dyspraxia is usually not formally diagnosed until a child is 5+ years of age.
Children: •
Difficulty with gross motor skills such as: o
Coordination and balance.
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Jumping.
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Catching and throwing balls.
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Running.
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Kicking a ball.
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Skipping.
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Running.
Difficulty with fine motor skills such as: o
Handwriting. 3