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Dyspraxia

Some children despite adequate teaching, a stimulating environment and with a generally normal intellect, have difficulty with movement and specific aspects of learning. Dyspraxia is a difficulty with thinking out, planning and carrying out sensory / motor tasks.

About Apraxia - Dyspraxia of Speech

Apraxia Kids
Frequently asked questions answered about children who are slow to speak clearly, and what can be done about it.

Straight Talk About Dyspraxia
Jackie van Oostrom is the homeschooling mother of a dyspraxic child. Here she shares her knowledge about this speech condition resulting from an immaturity of the speech production area of the brain.

About Dyspraxia

Does Your Child Have Dyspraxia? (Clumsy Child Syndrome)
Dyspraxia is difficulty with thinking out, planning and carrying out sensory/motor tasks. It is caused by developmental differences in the brain, and takes many forms.

Dyspraxia
This website will give you the opportunity to ask questions. If I don't know the answer someone else may help, or I will find out for you. Many parents feel isolated as they feel they are the only ones experiencing difficulties.

Dyspraxia - Irish Health
Dyspraxia is also known by other names including 'developmental co-ordination disorder', 'clumsy child syndrome', 'the hidden handicap', 'motor learning problems', minimal brain dysfunction' or 'sensory integrative problems.'

Special Needs Focus: Dyspraxia
This page has been designed to offer answers to some basic questions, as well as pointing you in the direction of dedicated support groups who can offer specialist, professional help and advice.

Blogs

5 Kids and a Dog - Reading up, articulation down
A homeschool mom's blog about her efforts to home educate her son with apraxia.

All About (my) Boys
I don't really unschool. I do have 'unshool days'...and 'unschool moments'... But I also have structure and rules for the kids to follow. I guess I might call it...."relaxed, child interest guided ecclectic school with therapy." We started the day with an obstacle course before Breakfast.

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Dyspraxia & Apraxia Support Group
Discussion group for parents who need support and answers to questions about Dyspraxia and Apraxia.

Resources for Homeschoolers with Dyspraxia
 
Can't Play Won't Play: Simply Sizzling Ideas to Get the Ball Rolling for Children With Dyspraxia
Can't Play Won't Play
Simply Sizzling Ideas to Get the Ball Rolling for Children With Dyspraxia
by Sharon Drew and Elizabeth Atter
Learning to roller skate or ride a bike should be an enjoyable experience, but for a child with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, also known as dyspraxia), these activities can lead to frustration and failure. "Can't Play Won't Play" is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access and enjoy activities that other children take for granted.
 
Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination
Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities
A Guide to Improving Coordination
by Lisa A. Kurtz
Coordination problems often make everyday activities a challenge for children with learning disabilities. This accessible manual offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties.
 
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