Adults with Dyspraxia

Simple daily chores such as driving, working, laundry, cooking, and grooming are commonly tricky for people with dyspraxia/DCD. People with dyspraxia/DCD frequently suffer from the following issues:

Ability to coordinate large motions with gross motor skills: -Inadequate balance. Cycling obstacles, such as hill climbing and descending -tiredness and poor posture.

Standing for an extended time is difficult due to low muscular tone. Flexible and shaky at the joints. Flat feet can occur in some dyspraxic/DCD people.

Asymmetry between the two sides of the body. Several jumping and cycling sports are difficult. -problems with hand-eye coordination.

Difficulty participating in team sports, especially those that entail catching and batting. Having difficulty driving a car

• Rhythm problems when dancing or doing aerobics

• clumsy stride and movement. Directional changes, halting, and beginning movements are complex.

• excessive accessory actions,' such as flailing arms while jogging, proclivity to slip, fall, or collide with objects or people Capability to synchronise little movements with fine motor skills:

• There needs to be more manual dexterity.

Having difficulty utilising utensils, cleaning, cooking, ironing, crafts, and playing musical instruments with two hands due to poor manipulative ability.

Typing, handwriting, and sketching difficulties. I have need a better pen grip, write with too much pressure, and struggle to write in a straight line.

Inadequate grip.

Having difficulty with home tools, locks, and keys Difficulties dressing and grooming oneself include applying makeup, shaving, doing one's hair, fastening clothing, and tying shoes.

Writing and speaking: -may talk incessantly and say the same thing. Some people with dyspraxia or DCD fail to order their word structure and flow. -may speak slowly and mispronounce some words.

Speech may have uncontrolled pitch, volume, and speed. Learn more about adult dyspraxia by clicking here.