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Dyspraxia

Lisa - posted on 04/23/2009 ( 2 moms have responded )

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My 3 1/2 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with dyspraxia and until a few weeks ago I didn't even know such a thing existed! She's being scheduled to have a complete evaluation for Autism/ADD/ADHD/OCD and everything else under the sun...we already think she has OCD and ADHD because she shows "symptoms" of both. Anyone else have a child that suffers with dyspraxia and other disorders on top of it? Any advice?!? I'm very new to dealing with this disability and learning how to help her (and deal with her at times...she has very frequent tantrums because of frustration)....I'd appreciate any advice! Thanks!

(and sorry if this post is so scattered! being up all night with a teething baby is NO fun! LOL)

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Sara - posted on 04/23/2009

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I have a son who is 4 1/2 that was diagnosed with apraxia and PDD. He has been in speech theapy for almost 3 years. The most important piece of the puzzle is therapy therapy, therapy, from theapist and yourself. There is not a whole lot of outside information but ask your speech therapist they have the most valuable info. The information that Kathy gave you are wonderful therapies that you can do with your child.

Patience and the willingness to take time to understand her will also get you far.and will help with her frustration.If you ever have any question dont be afraid to ask. Mom of three wonderful children:Christopher 7, Hunter 4 Apraxia, PDD, Olivia 2 1/2 Spina Bifida L5 S1, shunted,Chiari, Urogenic bladder.

Kathy - posted on 04/23/2009

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First off- don't panic- Dyspraxia is not in curable. :) Myson was diagnosed with Dyspraxia(AKA Apraxia) Dysphasia, and Dysarthria. he also has dev. Delays, motor planning issues, a rare chrom. disorder, ocd,and Autism. They told me my son wouldn't talk. He does. it took a while, but he's talking - and I long (LOL) for the quiet days. Apraxia is overcome with practice, therapy, and patience. Find a good therapist. Ask her/him for homework and follow through with it- and as you work with her= over announciate, and remember that they can't do the things we can voluntarily. You have to show them how to ... blow out, lick a cone, etc. If she has apraxia- She's not sure where to place her tongue to make the sounds- (Practice saying ABC's (praise her for the work) ABC;s put something sticky on the roof of her mouth- just behind the front teeth- encourage her to lick it off with her tongue, smear some on her lips- get a jar of water- put some soap in it, use a legth of tubing(hardware store) and have her blow into the jar and make bubbles- Make sure she takes breaths though!!!! There are a ton of website that have to do with this only- check them out! Good Luck1 Try Pecs PICS with her- (picture cards that she can bring to you when she wants soemthing- you can find them on the internet for free- )

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