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. For them, even more love, care, understanding and attention from parents, teachers and friends is required. The condition can result in frustration, low self-esteem, and impulsive behavior in the teen due to the inability to do many things like others. This constitutes symptoms of dyspraxia in adolescents.
How can dyspraxia be detected in an adolescent?
They find difficulty in major areas of functioning in life, such as emotions, intellect, language, movement, speech, social skills, perception, and general growth.
Symptoms of dyspraxia in young adults (teens)
- feel awkward
- Obstruction of motor skills such as actions involving 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 hand-eye coordination
- Difficulty coordinating fingers, hands, torso, and other parts of the body.
- Difficulty driving, steering, moving hands and feet together, etc.
Small movement also called fine motor skills
- typing is wrong
- Can’t handle small toilet activities.
- Coordination with electronic devices that involve rapid 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 bad
socioemotional
- Low self-esteem
- Difficulty in communication
- Uncomfortable in physical movements.
Perception
- stumble and fall on your own feet
- bumping into things often
- 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 an iota of doubt that your teenage sons or daughters may be suffering from this disorder, you will first need to consult your GP who will refer you to a competent specialist who can make a positive assessment of the child. and offer the appropriate treatment. It is generally believed that dyspraxia cannot be completely cured. However, there are some therapies available to improve children’s motor skills. A comprehensive course of symptoms and treatment of dyspraxia should be followed, as treatment plays an important role in shaping the child’s future.