Developmental Disorders
When a child is born with a developmental disability, sometimes called a birth defect, it means there is a chronic condition that will be a life-long challenge. Down syndrome; autism; and language, learning, vision or hearing problems are a few developmental disabilities. While these disabilities are typically present at birth, they can begin at any time up to age 22.
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- Q Is there a cure for dyspraxia?
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A learning disability like dyspraxia does not disappear and cannot be cured. The brain is very adept at learning, and given time and education, people with dyspraxia can learn to adapt. Special education programs and other therapy may help reduce... Full Answer
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- Q What do I need to know about caring for someone with dyspraxia?
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Caring for someone with dyspraxia can be emotionally taxing. Counseling can benefit the entire family of someone with dyspraxia. It can help affected children, teens, or adults learn more self-control, and it may help them have a positive attitude about... Full Answer
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- Q What is the best way to communicate with people with disabilities?
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Cleon Joseph , FitnessHello from Cleon aka CJFor my disabled clients I use the following methods:1. Treat them like any normal human being when it comes to interaction. They are very aware of their situation and once you have made it clear... Full Answer
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- Q How common is dyspraxia?
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Dyspraxia can affect as many as six percent of children between the ages of five and eleven. Lack of training in recognizing symptom causes many cases to go unnoticed and untreated. In young children, the signs are subtle and often thought of as being a... Full Answer
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- Q How does dyspraxia affect the body?
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Dyspraxia affects the body by impairing the organization of movement. The control of body movements, like balancing, walking, running, tying shoelaces, and buttoning clothes, are more noticeable effects. These fine motor skills are impaired by dyspraxia,... Full Answer
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- Q What is a language delay?
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Language delay means that a child is not able to use words or other forms of communication to share thoughts and feelings at the expected ages. Children with language delays may not be able to talk or use other methods to communicate with other people.... Full Answer
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- Q What is childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD)?
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Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) is a developmental disorder characterized by a loss of thinking, communicating and speaking skills that occur sometime between ages 2 and 4. Normal development is seen until then. The cause of childhood... Full Answer
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