Finding it hard to think and remember information whether it is at school, work or during leisure activities
Difficulty with carrying out daily living skills, such as getting dressed, tying shoelaces or preparing meals to a set time
Frustration and impatience with daily tasks such as washing up and tidying
Difficulty with writing, typing, drawing and grasping small objects
Trouble with coping in social situations, such as making friends and avoiding group activities in fear of being bullied for clumsiness
Issues with managing your emotions
Problems with time management, planning and personal organisation
Fatigue
Issues with perception, for example not knowing how to answer a question such as, “Does this shirt make me look fat?” This is similar to a trait of autism.
Clumsiness, i.e. tripping over yourself, bumping into things and spilling or dropping things
Not knowing your left from your right, similar to dyslexia
Trouble with participating in sports that require good co-ordination skills such as tennis, football and basketball. People who have dyspraxia can also struggle with playground activities such as hopping or jumping and participating in physical education classes.
Difficulty with carrying out other activities that require good co-ordination skills such as riding a bike, dancing and playing video games
Sensitivity to touch, such as being ticklish and jumping when someone touches you. This is similar to a trait of autism.
Having illegible handwriting, similar to dysgraphia
Having a passive response style due to problems with processing
Difficulty with walking up and down stairs
Swinging or moving their arms and legs a lot due to having trouble keeping still. This is similar to a sign of ADHD.
Difficulty with following instructions – similar to dyslexia
Low self-esteem
At school, college and university, people with dyspraxia may prefer to study on a one to one basis rather than in a group.
Behavioural problems that often stem from the person’s frustration with their symptoms
Other things Dyspraxia can affect and condition crossovers
Dyspraxia can also affect fine or gross motor skills as well as speech. It can also concur with other types of neurodiversity such as dyslexia, ADHD or autism. Some of the signs of dyspraxia can also be present in dyslexia, ADHD, autism and dysgraphia.
The exact causes of dyspraxia are unknown, but “it is thought to be caused by a disruption in the way messages to the brain” are sent to the rest of the body. The condition is also said to be hereditary and it can affect people of all ages. To find out if you have traits of dyspraxia, try taking our free dyspraxia test.
Am I Dyspraxic? Webinar
Nat Hawley, our Head of Community, has hosted a webinar about dyspraxia. The webinar covers various symptoms of dyspraxia. This webinar is not intended to diagnose dyspraxia. Only a medical professional can make a diagnosis.