Affiliation:
1. Independent Researcher, South Africa
2. Wits University, South Africa
Abstract
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is another name for dyspraxia. It is a motor ability condition characterized by a significant deficiency in the development of motor coordination skills that significantly impairs everyday activities and/or academic achievement. Dyspraxia is often referred to as a “hidden disorder,” because it can manifest itself in children who seem normal on the outside but have many challenges and difficulties. As a result, it is difficult to describe in African languages. The concepts of apraxia, symptoms, and how we can support learners and caregivers will all be discussed in this chapter. Other learning disorders such as dyslexia, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Asperger syndrome, or dysgraphia can all be linked to dyspraxia. Anxiety and depression can result because of this. A case study is included so that students can actively participate in deducing the concepts from the example.
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