My 4 year old has been diagnosed with Dyspraxia verbal and developmental?
Q. I would like to know if there is anyone else who has gone through what we are at the moment, we see a speech therapist weekly but there are many other areas we need help in. His behaviour is not normal 4 year old behaviour, he is very impulsive and cannot seem to help himself from hurting other children in a playground, He seems to have little understanding that what he is doing is wrong. I am forever having to explain to other parents about his condition and not many are understanding.i would love to hear from other parents who may have experienced this and if things will be ok down the track, i cant seem to get information on whether this is something that is long term.
Asked by KC - Tue Jan 29 20:37:31 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. These are issues that can be resolved. I have worked in Early Intervention for 10 years. His behavior probably stems more from his lack of communication skills. He may also be having receptive language problems that interferes with his ability to understand the consequences of his actions. I would suggest that you look into a full or half day Early Intervention day program that he can go to. Many times these services are provided for free. That way he can be evaluated for other services such as Occupational therapy also. Teachers in these centers are generally trained to deal with developmental behavioral problems and creative with coming up with discipline.
Answered by MomuttsMom - Tue Jan 29 20:44:44 2008

What really is a child with dyspraxia?
Q. I have read the definition but can anyone describe it from actual experience. I suspect that a former pupil of mine falls in this category. The child, six years old, has yet to be diagnosed by a developmental pediatrician for some kind of disorder.
Asked by michaelamanuba - Sun Aug 30 03:31:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

child with verbal dyspraxia?
Q. my 5 year old has developmental verbal dyspraxia. if you have had a child with the same, how are they getting on now? are they managing to speak clearly? xx my son has been using sign language since he was 18 months old.
Asked by Mrs Chicagosgirl!! - Tue Sep 26 16:33:05 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Take hope- as a child I suffered from this and was not speaking clearly until after seven. It was not diagnosed (since in those days it was unheard of) but subsequent research on my part has pinpointed that this was the problem. However it in no way affected my subsequent development and education.
Answered by Safety First - Tue Sep 26 17:30:08 2006