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My 7 year old daughter

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Donnasims82 · 09/01/2018 16:29

Hi , my daughter is 7 . Since she was old enough to walk she has always been what you would describe as clumsy , constantly falling over and covered in bruises as she would just clatter in to things . Although the clumsiness has subsided a little her movements still aren't fluid , she will take a few steps then run and jump . This is constant not just when excited . When st hole and playing she literally bounces off surfaces . She seems to have difficulty using a knife at meal times and also school have mentioned her writing isn't as neat as they would expect . She has so many near misses in a day it's unreal
Academically she is doing really well aside from her writing . I've taken her to the doctor in the past and been told I am worrying for nothing . Am I ? Is this just her personality ?
She also struggles with anxiety again as advised by school
Anyone who has had similar experiences please let me know this is normal
Thanks in advance

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Fattymcfaterson · 09/01/2018 16:31

Look up dyspraxia, and if you think it fits push your GP for a referral to an occupational therapist

KateGrey · 09/01/2018 16:36

Do her joints feel loose? I’d say either hypermobility or dyspraxia too.

Donnasims82 · 09/01/2018 16:40

She fits some of her dyspraxia symptoms to be honest but GP doesn't seem to think so
Second opinion maybe ?

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Fattymcfaterson · 09/01/2018 18:26

I'd definitely push for a second opinion. State what you think it is and that you want to be reffered to the occupational therapist

BigBairyHollocks · 09/01/2018 18:29

DOES SHE wear glasses OP?My 7yo was like his until I took him to the opticians and turned out her could see very little. Once he got his glasses it all changed.

BigBairyHollocks · 09/01/2018 18:29

Oops sorry for shouting,clearly I need glasses!

Donnasims82 · 09/01/2018 20:14

She's had her eyes checked and all seems normal , gonna go back to docs and push for a referral . Thanks ladies x

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