Is a disorder caused by the nervous system in the brain that affects a person's ability to plan and process fine and gross motor skills and coordination. However this does not affect the level of intelligence.
Individuals with dyspraxia often have language problems, and sometimes difficulty with thinking and perception.
According to experts, about 10% of the human population has dyspraxia and 2% is classified as severe DCD. 80% of this condition is more common in men.
Symptoms of dyspraxia very according to the patient's age. Some of the common symptoms include: poor balance, carelessness, fatigue, clumsiness, speech differences, lack of confidence, poor hand-eye coordination, difficulty remembering and following instructions, writing difficulties.
The cause of dyspraxia to date has not been ascertained. According to experts, several studies have shown that there is a connection with the neural development process of neurons in the brain that is not correct, thus affecting the brain to send messages to the body.
The things that can increase a person's risk of experiencing dyspraxia are:
- Premature birth, ie birth at the gestational age has not reached 37 weeks
- Born with low weight
- Have a family history of dyspraxia or coordination disorders
- Mothers who have a habit of smoking, drinking alcohol and drugs during pregnancy
To diagnose dyspraxia, the doctor will conduct several examinations and ask parents about symptoms, patient development, medical history and skills in fine and gross motor skills, as well as mental health.
Furthermore, Anthropometry examination will be carried out to assess the patient's growth, Denver Scoring to assess the patient's development through jumping, drawing, writing, arranging blocks and other simple movements.
Treatment for dyspraxia, although there is no cure and no cure, but with appropriate therapy, patient can manage symptoms and improve their abilities. And giving treatment can be done by specialists are: Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapy, Perceptual Motor Training, Physical Therapist, Horse Therapy, Active Play, Behavioral Analyst and Psychologist.
Doctors will recommend for parents and families as well as teachers and caregivers are needed to gain an understanding of this disease so that it can continuously stimulate patient to be able to overcome the obstacles experienced and catch up with delays.
This is very important because it avoids patients from experiencing complications such as difficult socializing conditions, experiencing bullying, suffering from behavioral disorders, lack of self-confidence, high emotional levels, phobias, or obsessive compulsions.
Source of Article :
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151951
- https://www.klikdokter.com/penyakit/dyspraxia
- https://www.healthline.com/health/dyspraxia#summary
- https://www.alodokter.com/dyspraxia
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