What is it? How does it affect learning, school performance, and social skills?

First, let's define praxis. Praxis, in simple terms, is a process by which one

• Generates an idea of something he wants to do or say
• Comes up with a plan
• Sequences the movement, actions or sounds in words, involved in performing the task
• Either does something or says something

Another part of the process is the feedback loop. If praxis is efficient, but some accuracy is lost, the student can 'correct' the movement or what was said.

Typically some part of the process is not working as expected. However, it is important to note that with increased, specific, well-designed practice, one can become better at creating new ideas and acting upon them.

• clumsy
• more cautious to try new motor activities
• finds it difficult to jump, hop, and/or skip
• has trouble throwing a ball
• is slower to learn to ride a bike
• has difficulty playing sports with peers

Oral, verbal, and motor dyspraxia may present differently from child to child. It is important to have an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Occupational Therapist help to determine the cause(s) of your child's difficulty.

We at SPS have developed innovative models to address dyspraxia. After we pinpoint the root causes of your child's difficulty, we work with you to design the most effective, efficient therapeutic program. Sometimes individual Speech-Language Therapy and/or Occupational Therapy is most successful. However, other intervention models such as Speech-Language and Occupational Co-Treatment is the preferred approach to yield the most success. Ultimately, we want your child to have fun and enjoy the success of developing new skills.

Often, it's the 'right' combination of therapy and support programming at the 'right' time that is most effective. As your child grows and increases her skills, we at SPS, adjust our therapeutic programming to provide the 'right' challenge for continued success.