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Associated Conditions.
There is an overlap between dyspraxia and other developmental
problems such as dyslexia.
Dyspraxia and dyslexia overlap and often co-exist in the same
person. Dyspraxia is an impairment of the organisation of
movement that is often accompanied by problems with language,
perception and thought. Dyslexia is primarily a difficulty with
learning to read, write and spell and is often accompanied by other
other problems such as poor organisational skills. The pattern of
difficulties experienced by a person with dyspraxia may vary widely
as with dyslexia.
There may also be overlaps with conditions such as ADD (Attention
Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),
Asperger's Syndrome and Dyscalculia (difficulty with mathematical concepts). Some people with dyspraxia have
tactile defensiveness - they are over-sensitive to touch. Others
may have articulatory dyspraxia,
which causes difficulties with speaking and pronunciation.
People with dyspraxia often suffer from low self-esteem. They may
suffer from depression, have mental health problems and experience
emotional and behavioral difficulties.
For more information on Dyslexia/Adhd/Autism etc contact your local GP in the first instance or ring Contact a Family on 0808.8083555 for your nearest support group.
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