My 8 year old has recently been diagnosed with Dyspraxia, after years of problems at school. Since nursery, it has been a physical war to get him in the classroom.
Although it does come in waves, say a few days here and there of no struggles!
His motor skills have always been poor, his handwriting is therefore awful. His coordination isn't very good and the whole problem is making me ill.
His work has gone down hill dramatically and his teacher is worried about how low his self esttem is. He seems depressed alot and I can't see what being at school is doing for him.
His teacher is fantastic, very patient and supportive and he gets lots if extra help at school, but I am seriously considering home schooling him.
We are awaiting appointments for occupational therapy and counselling, but the wait times are so long!
My partner and mother are against, but I cannot let this carry on for much longer, an 8 year old boy shouldn't have a care in the world.