Dyspraxia | Autism PDD

Wow. Cole has pretty crummy fine motor skills and is behind in his motor planning. He was 5 before he could jump with both feet off the floor, still has trouble with proper handling of cutlery, and his handwriting is illegible and huge. He was 6 before he took stairs with alternating steps. He cannot dress himself and is not potty trained.

He was a very early preemie, so much of this could be a result of his medical history.

How do you know if they are dispraxic and what do you do to help? He gets some OT at school.

Thanks.

Our dd was first id'd as having dyspraxia from PT, then OT said it was
intertwined w/ her SPD, and ST id'd as verbal & oral apraxia. Neuro dx'd as
"dyspraxia." She has days where motor planning is pretty good, others when
it is terrible--it can even change from hour to hour. It's most obvious in her
oral motor function, speech, and motor skills like running, jumping, walking,
etc. May want to mention it to neuro, and speak to OT about it. Thank you, Warren! I just checked out the website & will go back for more
info. My dd has dyspraxia & this will be a very helpful site for us. Thanks
again!

Hello: My name is Warren Fried I am president and founder of Dyspraxia USA NFP located in Chicago, IL! I myself have Dyspraxia, Dyscalcula, Dysgraphia, ADHD, OCD and some social concerns that would borderline Aspergic conditions! I have taken all my conditions and started the first organization in the United States for Dyspraxia a condition that brings many associated conditions with it! The new website for the organization is almost ready and can be found at, http://www.idc-ms.com/dys/home.html

Please do email me with ideas, thoughts and suggestions, I look forward to the new and improved services that I can provide and the great website that has been created by a parent with a Dyspraxic Teen and constructed by a prof web designer,

Kind Regards, Warren Jay Fried

Executive Director and Founder Of Dyspraxia USA NFP

http://www.idc-ms.com/dys/home.html

The new website is up and ready and can be found at www.dyspraxiausa.org

Wow thanks, when my son was first diagnosed with dyspraxia, I could not find any info that was based in the US only Austrailia and UK. Great to know that dyspraxia has a site in US and maybe just maybe people can be more aware of it.

--Kelly