hi my dd1 is 6 years old on Monday and has dyspraxia (developmental)
it is very hard work
she has trouble with the following :-
dressing and undressing - buttons and zips
gets shoes on the wrong feet
writing - has very messing handwriting
has a loud shrill excitable voice
is very excitable and doesn't sit still
has trouble getting to sleep cant switch brain off
hates loud noises
has low pain threshold
has alot of tantrums - especially if she doesn't get her own way
finds it hard to organise and follow instructions
doesn't listen to no or much else
is a very messy eater and struggles with cutlery and is very fussy
wants constant attention especially from adults
have just ordered -
special caring cutlery
pencil grips
hand huggers - crayons and pens
weighted blanket and calming cd plus headphones - for night time
was diagnosed last week by paedatricain
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tinkbig · 26/08/2011 09:46
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