Common Warning Signs of Dyspraxia in Teens

Coping with the signs of dyspraxia in teens

An adolescent was already in a difficult stage in his life, but when it comes to an adolescent with dyspraxia, it becomes even more difficult since all his actions are related to emotional, physical and educational needs. For them, parents, teachers, and friends require even more love, care, understanding, and attention. 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 the adolescent.

How can dyspraxia be detected in a teenager?

They find difficulties in the main areas of life functioning, such as emotions, intellect, language, movement, speech, social skills, perception and general growth.

Symptoms of dyspraxia in young adults (adolescent)

• Feeling clumsy

• Impairment of motor skills as actions involving small or large movements.

• Overall performance is poor

• 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, driving, moving hands and feet together, etc.

Small movements also called fine motor skills

• The writing is wrong

• Cannot handle small grooming 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 in voice control in tone and volume.

• No normal speech

• Pronunciation is poor

Socioemotional

• Low self-esteem

• Difficulty in communication

• Uncomfortable in physical movements.

Perception

• Stumble and fall on your own two feet

• Bumping into things frequently

• Inability to understand speed, weight a distance

Writing

• Bad handwriting

• Unable to stay in a straight line

• Inadequate grip

• Complete tasks on time

• Slow in pace

• Lack of rapid muscle movement.

• Lack of coordination

If you have even an iota of doubt, whether your adolescent sons or daughters may be suffering from this disorder, you should first consult your GP, who would do so, and then refer you to a competent specialist who can make a positive evaluation of the child. and offer the 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 full course of treatment and symptoms of dyspraxia should be followed, as treatment plays an important role in shaping the child’s future.