Hi
I'm sure that I (and other RSA Diplomatists) sometimes miss cases of
dyspraxia - and I'm trying to remedy this. However, I'm
intrigued/concerned by the implications of a failure to diagnose
accurately. I've asked a couple of questions below.
David Grant wrote:
> I would suggest that an EP who feels unable to diagnose a potential case of
> dyspraxia should also refrain from carrying out diagnoses of dyslexia as
> well.
>
>
> It is my experience that the classic double deficit of a weak working memory
> and a slow speed of visual processing observed in about 80% of cases of
> dyslexia are also observed in most cases of dyspraxia as well - with the
> same implications for learning and studying.
>
> These would not be charted by a OT, unless that OT had experience of
> administrating the WAIS-III.
>
>
> Dyspraxia can take different forms and, depending on severity, verbal
> dyspraxia may well require speech therapy whilst motor dysfunction require
> the skills of an OT.
>
How often is this likely to be provided for a student in HE?
>
> I estimate that signs of clumsiness [a clasic soft sign of dyspraxia] are
> present in about 20% of the students I see, and this has implications for
> the type of support - technological and human - that is required.
>
Can you please give some examples, David?
>
> I am constantly surprised [angered] by the number of students I see at an
> Access Centre who have very clear signs of dyspraxia, which have been
> overlooked [or ignored] by some EPs, and I have to ask the question of
> whether these individuals ever engage in continuing professional
> development.
>
>
> The dyslexias, dyspraxias and ADHD are not mutually exclusive. To think
> otherwise is to ignore the readily available evidence. An open mind is
> required.
>
> David
>
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