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Developmental Dyspraxia (Difficulty in Initiating, Organizing and Performing a Finely Co-Ordinated Movement)
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Developmental Dyspraxia (Difficulty in Initiating, Organizing and Performing a Finely Co-Ordinated Movement)
Developmental dyspraxia is also known as developmental coordination disorder. This condition is characterised by the difficulty or inability to plan and carry out fine motor tasks. People with this disorder may appear "out of sync" with their environment. Symptoms vary but may include poor balance and coordination, clumsiness, vision problems, perception difficulties, and emotional or behaviour problems.
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