Defining Dyspraxia D efinitions Have you ever noticed that there a lots of definitions for the word Dyspraxia? And that each definition has its own slant on it? In other words dependant on where the definition is coming some aspects of dyspraxia are highlighted whilst others are ignored. Some definitions focus purely on the physical aspects whilst ignoring the mental side which in my opinion is dangerous giving the impression that dyspraxia is simply a physical issue, whereas if you are living with dyspraxia you know that it is a holistic problem. In other words it affects all aspects of your health and wellbeing. Dyspraxia is a neurological condition of course it is, but the brain is central to the rest of the human body therefore it cannot be separated. And some definitions give the impression that Dyspraxia is simply a childh...
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Dyspraxia and me...
Dyspraxia and Me... Happy new year my fellow Dyspraxics, (Yes I know, were in February!) Ive been wanting to write for a while but been hit by writers block. Dont get me wrong I want to write but ive been at a loss for words and not known where to start. I figured that perhaps to get me back into the swing of writing and writing more regularly I need to give you some explanation of who I am and what I have been through. I have changed some names in order to protect individuals identities Early years My mum recalls that when I was toddler I was destructive and unhappy. She use to buy me Barbie dolls with their accessories, however, she had to stop because I kept breaking their necks and pulling their hair out. I dont even know why I did that but based on what my mum has said to me I was a frustrated and unhappy child who struggled to play and socialise with other children my age. When I think of junior school I think of raw red skin chapp...