An Analysis on Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia is a condition which has received attention in understanding a variety ofdifficulties in learning exhibited by children. This paper presents an exploration ofdyspraxia and dyspraxic children. The spectrum of this difficulties exhibited bydyspraxic children is very wide, from difficulties in walking over a straight line toreading-writing difficulties. This paper focuses on dyspraxia and dyspraxic children.Dyspraxic children can become disadvantaged. Specifically, the general policy inidentifying their needs and supporting them are necessary for an appropriateintervention. Dyspraxic children are clearly having special educational needs alongother children with special educational needs such as dyslexia, autism, etc.Dyspraxic children do not morally or legally receive enough attention mainlybecause they do not look different from their normal peers. This is why dyspraxia isusually addressed as a hidden handicap. It is not sufficient to make sure that therewill be enough funding to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, it is alsonecessary to ensure that all the relevant pupils to be recognised as children withSpecial Educational Needs and receive the appropriate support and interventionwithin the educational system.