ABSTRACT
In the past, people may have thought of dyspraxic children as 'clumsy and/or careless'. Such labels can have a very damaging effect on children's self-esteem especially when they may be trying their very hardest to be careful. The term developmental dyspraxia tends to be used whenever a child appears to be having average difficulties in the co-ordination of gross motor and fine motor movements, often with other perceptual and/or language related difficulties. If Professionals' child is constantly experiencing failure, their self-esteem can be badly affected. As children with dyspraxia often find their schoolwork very difficult, it is particularly important to help them persevere with regular practice on a daily basis. Parents should always make sure that the child finds these regular sessions enjoyable and can experience success. Children with reading and writing difficulties are often reluctant to keep trying.
