For some time I have felt dd1 aged 6 may be dyspraxic. She is clumsy and disorganised and prone to lapses in concentration. However her reading and comprehension is very good though she seems to dislike maths she is ok and achieveing expected levels. She is slow to get changed and often forgets to do what she is asked, a dreamer. There were a few years of problems with constipation which required consultant care and she is still not continent at night.
All these things may just be how she is a clumsy, dreamy child and if her school work is acceptable and very good in some areas maybe I am wrong to pursue help. But my instinct is that there is a potential problem with her lack of physical confidence and coordination, she is very tall, well built and has been towering over her friends since pre-school.
Is there any point pursuing my concerns will she actually be helped will a paediatrician be interested in a child who appears happy and able in many ways? Will it help her to be examined in this way.
I don't want to ignore my niggling concerns but I don't want to push for something that will not be beneficial. - confused can anyone set me straight? Thank you.
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is dd syspraxic or are my expectations too high?
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bigmouthstrikesagain · 24/10/2012 12:08
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