Department of Special Education and Rehab can address: Introduction: Dyspraxia should be recognized nationally as a neurological disorder that impacts motor, memory, judgment, processing, function, senses, language and or speech. And can occur with other developmental delays such as Down syndrome but the condition never comes alone and each person will have a different set of co morbidities attached to the Dyspraxia.. Teachers, therapists and support staff should all have an understanding of the disorder and how to best meet the needs of every dyspraxic. Here are some specific objectives to meet the needs of the Dyspraxia community. Please keep in mind that each person is unique and has individual needs and comorbidities; Dyspraxia impacts each person differently. Therefore, each individual child’s needs should be taken into account and met. A. Dyspraxics need assistance with organization and multi-tasking. Everything must be broken down into direct, concrete, specific steps with one task focused on at a time. (for example: Dont ask a child to listen to directions and write a response at the same time.) B. Dyspraxics need longer time to process, but are intelligent and literal thinkers. C. C. Dyspraxics need repetition and consistency in all aspects of education, daily living, and social skills. Explain everything. Staff acceptance and understanding of inconsistencies and patience to repeat are necessary. Staff should accept alternate methods of learning and organizing. Change in routine may be difficult, so supports to assist in getting through changes and transitions should be provided. D. D. Cognitive Behavioral/Social Training and support to help with judgment, processing and function issues of social development. Never expect that the individual knows what the expectations are or understands them the way that is intended. Frustration may appear as misbehavior and may lead to anxiety, so provide instruction in calming strategies when the individual is successful. Focus on the positives and provide praise. Pair with a responsible buddy. E. Occupational Therapists to address the sensory needs, as well as fine and ocular motor skills, in order to access academics. Consultation and activities with Behavioral Optometrist for safety concerns. F. Assistive technology provided and taught to those who need it. G. . Speech and Language Pathologists will need to assist Global Dyspraxics with communication. H. Physical Therapists may also be needed for gross motor skills. Collaboration among all staff is a must. I. Note: Sensory overstimulation and frustration in a large classroom needs to be addressed. Classrooms are full and expectations are higher. There needs to be more supports for the students and teachers.
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