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Hi I am a mum of an eight year old son whom born premature at thirty weeks is now dyspraxic and was diagnoised at a very early age with having this condition. Even though his school is very supportive he is struggling very much especiallly with friendships and dosen't always seem to behave correctly with other children. His handwritting is very large and hard to read most of the time. He finds sports very difficult and really hated sports day last week. He does enjoy sports but finds the co ordinating very difficult. When he runs this back is arched and not straight and is very slow. I have recently asked to be reffered for some physio but this will take forever on the nhs.

He recently wrote a story about a boy whom has dyspraxia and the problems he faces and how he feels which was very emotional he read this out in his class as most people don't seem to understand or even heard about dyspraxia. I recently asked if we could meet up with other children whom also have dyspraxia at a local chairty support group as we don't know anyone else with this condition. We were very suprised that the Dyspraxic Association does not have any support Groups in South East London/Kent.

Jackie

05/07/2011 17:51:02
Jackie (Member)

My 9 year old has developmental dyspraxia as well, and he experiences many of the same things you described in your post. The lack of ability to recognise social cues is what really worries me. I am just so worried he will be bullied.

We too are in an excellent school where we get tonnes of support! My son has occupational therapy everyday during the school year, plus a teachers assistant to help him.

The sports aspect is tough, I totally understand. I have to say the biggest impact on my son's success (relative to his ability) is being physically active. Karate lessons made a huge difference, as did regular bike riding. Competition is often the biggest point of anxiety with Dyspraxia kids, and Karate doesnt have to be competitive plus it helps them with muscle tone. Same with bike riding.

Anyway, that is our experience. I hope it helps

Good Luck

12/07/2011 06:43:50
MissLiberty (Member)

Hi,

My daughter was born at thirty weeks premature and I got her school report today. I've known for a while that something wasn't as it should be. She displays so many signs of dyspraxia and although I'm not keen on getting her labelled I think it's time I got her tested. Do you have any advice on where I start please ?

Thanks

15/07/2011 23:32:32
Chicks (Member)

Hi

If you are in Britain, you could start with either your GP or a school nurse for the diagnosis. Although it will be slow and they will say we don't like to label. But I now know it is good to have labels and it helps my 18 year old is applying to university and a diagnosis is helpful to get DSA which is basically the equivalent of a statement in Higher Education.

Be persistant if your GP is useless see anpther one. I was once told be a senile old doctor dyspraxia did not exist in adults.

19/07/2011 09:48:59
Nicola