Developmental Dyspraxia
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What is Developmental Dyspraxia?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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What is Developmental Dyspraxia?
Developmental dyspraxia is a disorder characterized by an impairment in the ability to plan and carry out sensory and motor
tasks. Generally, individuals with the disorder appear "out of sync" with their environment. Symptoms vary and may include
poor balance and coordination, clumsiness, vision problems, perception difficulties, emotional and behavioral problems, difficulty
with reading, writing, and speaking, poor social skills, poor posture, and poor short-term memory. Although individuals with
the disorder may be of average or above average intelligence, they may behave immaturely.
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.
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Last updated December 11, 2007