Dyslexia and dyspraxia. please help with info?

Question

Heloo, can any of you send some information on both of these for a new support group. thank you

Answer 1

Try here

http://www.snowdrop.cc/info2.cfm?info_id...

Answer 2

Dyslexia and Dyspraxia are learning disabilities of neuropsychological origin and are most certainly not caused by poor nutrition. It would be too complex to get into their causes in this forum--there are entire semester courses that   teach this--but to put it simply, our brains are all "wired" differently to process information.  Some folks have specific deficits in certain types of processing--"faulty wiring" if you will, that causes them to have difficulty in learning to read, write, spell, or do math.  That's what a learning disability is.  

While the 1st poster offered some good general nutrition tips, there is no way to effectively increase your IQ simply by taking vitamin supplements or eating your veggies.  Your IQ, much like your personality, is something you are born with.  

That being said, there are environmental influences on your IQ, but these tend to be general (like whether you live in poverty or not) rather than specific (like whether you take fish oil supplements or not).

Answer 3

Dyspraxia

A severe difficulty in performing drawing, writing, buttoning, and other tasks requiring fine motor skill, or in sequencing the necessary movements

Dyslexia

A language-based disability that affects both oral and written language. It may also be referred to as reading disability, reading difference, or reading disorder.

Go to ldonline.com for great info and support for your new group!  Good Luck.

Answer 4

I have dyspraxia. I struggle with sport and maths. But I'm really good at English and languages, and I have clear handwriting; I have no difficulty in spelling or reading.

Dyslexia, although related, affects people in completely different ways.

Answer 5

What are Dyslexia & Dyspraxia

Dyslexia is characterised by specific problems in learning to read and write due to subtle problems in visual perception. Problems with arithmetic and reading musical notation are also common, as are poor working memory, difficulties with the sounds of words, and a poor sense of direction. Dyslexia affects around 5 per cent of the population in a severe form, though many more when milder forms are also included.

Dyspraxia is less well known, but its prevalence is similar to that of dyslexia. It is characterised by clumsiness and difficulties in carrying out complex, sequenced actions. Poor coordination results in difficulties with acts such as catching a ball, tying up shoelaces or doing up buttons, but more seriously results in extremely poor handwriting and difficulties with organisation, attention and concentration.

There are substantial clinical overlaps between dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and learning difficulties. While a minority of children are purely dyslexic, more often the individual will show features of two or three of these conditions in differing degrees of severity.

What causes Dyslexia and Dyspraxia?

The causes for dyslexia and dyspraxia are not entirely clear. It is likely that genetic factors play a part in the development of these conditions. Other factors may include an imbalance in the supply of glucose to the brain. The most important nutrient for the brain is glucose- the fuel it runs on and in order for our brains to work effectively we need a steady supply of glucose. Any imbalance in the supply of glucose to the brain results in a range of symptoms including, poor concentration, forgetfulness and learning difficulties. In addition lack of essential fats and allergies may be implicated

What you can do to improve the symptoms of Dyslexia and Dyspraxia

* Ensure optimum levels of nutrients from eating a well balanced diet as well as a good quality multivitamin / mineral supplement

Studies have shown that increasing levels of key nutrients boosts IQ and mental performance. One theory as to how certain nutrients help improve intelligence is their antioxidant activity in the protection of essential fats needed for optimum brain function, though another is that they aid in the metabolism of energy not just to the body but to the brain. A key nutrient used as a fuel for the brain, is the amino acid L-glutamine, which has been shown to significantly improve the IQ of intellectually impaired children.

* Minimise the intake of sugar and refined or processed foods

These provide ample calories, but few nutrients and prevent you from eating more nutrient rich foods. Researchers at MIT found that the less refined foods children eat the cleverer they are, with diets high in refined carbohydrates – such as sugar, commercial breakfast cereals, white bread and sweets – lowering their IQ by up to 25 points.

* Ensure an optimal intake of essential fats from seeds, their cold pressed oils and oily fish, plus sufficient antioxidants, especially Vitamin E to protect them from damage

Essential fats have a critical role to play in brain function and children with dyslexia, dyspraxia and learning difficulties are very often deficient in these essential fats and / or the nutrients needed to properly metabolise them. Visible symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency are rough dry patches on the skin, cracked lips, dull or dry hair, soft or brittle nails and excessive thirst

* Minimise your intake of fried food, processed food and saturated fat from meat and dairy

These foods interfere with the metabolism of essential fats and can introduce toxic substances to the body

Answer 6

ok, ummm, deslyxia is where you see things backwards, add and subtract backwards have trouble spelling and all that stuff

Answer 7

Hi hunni

I have a dyspraxic 15 yrs old daughter, she has a wide range of problems, of which dyspraxia is one of them.

Dyspraxia affects not just the ability to learn, but also affects co ordination , hand/eye & hand/eye/foot, making such things as sports & bike riding extremely difficult if not impossible. Dyspraxics also have visual perceptual problems ie, what they see & what their brain enterpirates them as seeing is totally different ( my daughter is ranked in the 1st percentile, meaning that if there were 200 children in a sports hall, her & only 1 other would have the same or similar degree of impairment )

Try this hunni, might give you some insight into the world of a dyspraxic child/person.

With a support partner to hold you, get a pair on binoculars, turn them so you look through the large end & attempt to walk up & down the stairs, that will give you an insight into the visual perceptual problems.

Developement is also affect, muscle tone especially. Joints may ache & swell also. My daughter is looking at having both knee caps replaced by artificial knees cap with in the next 6 - 12 months as they have not developed properly.

But that's life hunni. There is alot of bumph on the internet though hunni, diet has nothing much to do with dyspraxia lol. ( I chuckled when i read what was put before , i must admit )

Good Luck hunni. X :-) hope the group goes well, fingers crossed.