Dyspraxia
What is dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is also a neurological condition, again affecting around 5% to 10% of the population, and occurs when part of the brain has failed to mature properly.
The result is the ‘clumsy’ child who may have difficulties with any or all of the following:
- Writing
- Drawing
- Gym and sports
- Organisational difficulties and general ‘untidiness’
- Speech and language difficulties
The dyspraxic child can have problems dressing and feeding, concentration difficulties, heightened sensory awareness and poor social skills.
Specialist intervention is required to help dyspraxic children – some of our children have programs of exercises from occupational therapists – and our teachers have the professional background to provide appropriate help in class, in 1:1 teaching, in sport and in the playground. With the right help, dyspraxic difficulties can be substantially improved, and children at The Unicorn School receive the support they need to guard against loss of confidence and self esteem.
Useful links for dyspraxia