Coping with the signs of dyspraxia in adolescents

A teenager was already in a difficult stage of his life, but when it comes to a teenager with Dyspraxia, it becomes even more difficult since all his actions are related to emotional, physical and educational needs. Even more love, care, understanding and attention from parents, teachers and friends are required for them. The condition can result in frustration, low self-esteem, and impulsive behavior in the adolescent due to the inability to do many things like others. This constitutes symptoms of dyspraxia in adolescents.

How can Dyspraxia in an Adolescent be detected?

They encounter difficulty in major areas of life functioning, such as emotions, intellect, language, movement, speech, social skills, perception, and general growth.

Dyspraxia Symptoms in Young Adults (Teens)

• feel clumsy
• Obstruction of motor skills such as actions that involve small to large movements.
• Overall performance is poor
• The general development is poor.

large movements also called gross motor skills

• Inadequate physical agility
• bad balance
• inability to coordinate
• Poor eye-hand coordination
• Difficulty coordinating fingers, hands, torso, and other parts of the body.
• Difficulty driving, directing, moving hands and feet together, etc.

small movement also called fine motor skills

• writing is wrong
• Cannot handle small activities in the toilet.
• Coordination with electronic devices that involve fast movements such as keyboards, cell phones, calculators, mouse, etc.
• Inability to perform daily tasks such as washing, cleaning, cooking, dressing, brushing teeth, household activities, etc.

Speech

• Difficulty controlling voice in pitch and volume
• no normal speech
• the pronunciation is poor

social emotional

• Low self-esteem
• Difficulty in communication
• Awkward in physical movements.

Perception

• Stumble and fall on your own feet
• bump into things frequently
• Inability to understand speed, weight at a distance.

Writing

• bad handwriting
• Unable to stay in a straight line
• improper grip
• Complete tasks on time
• slow paced
• Lack of rapid muscle movement.
• lack of coordination

If you have even the slightest doubt whether your teenage son or daughter may be suffering from this disorder, you will first need to consult your GP who will refer you to a competent specialist who can do a positive assessment of the child. and offer appropriate treatment. In general, it is believed that dyspraxia cannot be completely cured. However, there are some therapies available to improve children’s motor skills. A comprehensive course of dyspraxia symptoms and treatment should be followed, as treatment plays an important role in shaping a child’s future.