DYSPRAXIA IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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Again this page is a compelation of info avaliable to the group, please note as we are not experts please use this page as guidance, if you suspect your child has dyspraxia please see the relevent people.

General info

As a youngster hits the education system at either age 3 or 4 parents may for the first time be able to discuss concerns they have about their Childs development. Teachers and Support assistants may be able to confirm any concerns that a parent had about what a child finds difficult in relation to the Childs age group. Parents may have seen evidence of problems children are facing at school in their home environment. If as a teacher you have any concerns about a Childs development speak to the parent sooner rather than later and get a history of the Childs development to milestones.

A dyspraxic child may need help with the following

*Seating. The chair should allow the child to rest both feet flat on the floor and the child may need encouragement to sit in an upright posture.
*Dyspraxic children should be seated so they can see their teacher without turning their body. They should be close enough to see and hear instructions and be away from distractions.
*If possible make prepared recording sheets to shorten the amount of writing the child has to do.
*Use lined paper with spaces wide enough to accommodate the Childs writing.
*Verbal instructions should be re-enforced by repeating them several times. No more than 2-3 should be given at any one time.
*Extra time should be allowed for a task to be completed.
*Meet with relevant medical professionals for further advice.

Aged 3-7

Dyspraxic children may have showed evidence of some of these before the age of 3.
*Constantly tripping and falling
*Limited ability to concentrate on a specific task and they are easily distracted
*Often frightened and won't climb on equipment.
* Classroom observations will enable your Childs teacher to determine if there are certain activities that the child avoids or find hard. These might include
#Lateralilty remains unestablished so the child will use right hand to complete tasks on their right and their left hand to complete tasks on their left.
#Classes in Games, Music and movement are often difficult. They may also have problems with ball skills and other activities involving hand-eye co-ordination.
#Listening skills may be poor and so the child may not respond to sequential commands.
# Immature social skills.

And by the age of 7 the follow may also apply

* Difficulties in PE -They may have poor and uncoordinated movements.
*Slow at dressing and may often look messy. Also unable to tie their shoe laces.
*Barely legible handwriting, poor drawing and copying skills.
*Classwork is slow and rarely finished.
* Literal use of language
*Only able to remember 2 or 3 instructions visually and/or verbally. This sometimes is both.
*Easily distressed and very emotional.
*Messy eating especially when using a knife and fork as this causes problems.
*Difficulties with maths
*They are often Loners and may appear isolated in a class group.

General info As a youngster hits the education system at either age 3 or 4 parents may for the first time be able to discuss concerns they have about their Childs development. Teachers and Support assistants may be able to confirm any concerns that a parent had about what a child finds difficult in relation to the Childs age group. Parents may have seen evidence of problems children are facing at school in their home environment. If as a teacher you have any concerns about a Childs development speak to the parent sooner rather than later and get a history of the Childs development to milestones.
A dyspraxic child may need help with the following Seating. The chair should allow the child to rest both feet flat on the floor and the child may need encouragement to sit in an upright posture. Dyspraxic children should be seated so they can see their teacher without turning their body. They should be close enough to see and hear instructions and be away from distractions. If possible make prepared recording sheets to shorten the amount of writing the child has to do. Use lined paper with spaces wide enough to accommodate the Childs writing. Verbal instructions should be re-enforced by repeating them several times. No more than 2-3 should be given at any one time. Extra time should be allowed for a task to be completed. *Meet with relevant medical professionals for further advice.
Aged 3-7 Dyspraxic children may have showed evidence of some of these before the age of 3. Constantly tripping and falling Limited ability to concentrate on a specific task and they are easily distracted Often frightened and won't climb on equipment. Classroom observations will enable your Childs teacher to determine if there are certain activities that the child avoids or find hard. These might include #Lateralilty remains unestablished so the child will use right hand to complete tasks on their right and their left hand to complete tasks on their left. #Classes in Games, Music and movement are often difficult. They may also have problems with ball skills and other activities involving hand-eye co-ordination. #Listening skills may be poor and so the child may not respond to sequential commands. # Immature social skills.
And by the age of 7 the follow may also apply * Difficulties in PE -They may have poor and uncoordinated movements. Slow at dressing and may often look messy. Also unable to tie their shoe laces. Barely legible handwriting, poor drawing and copying skills. Classwork is slow and rarely finished. Literal use of language Only able to remember 2 or 3 instructions visually and/or verbally. This sometimes is both. Easily distressed and very emotional. Messy eating especially when using a knife and fork as this causes problems. Difficulties with maths *They are often Loners and may appear isolated in a class group.