Dyspraxia Support Nelson
Dyspraxia Support Nelson is a group of parents/caregivers who have or are having to deal with Dyspraxia in the family and community.
The aim of the group is to help others with knowledge each of us has gained to assist with the transition from preschool to adulthood.
Contact Details
Postal Address
NO POSTAL ADDRESS ALL BY PHONE
Nelson
Phone
(03) 540 3342 Karen
Other Phone
03 540 3011 Maggie
Fax
E-mail
dyspraxiasupportnelson@gmail.com
Contact Person
Karen Hunt/Maggie Williams
Description
What is Developmental Dyspraxia?
A neurologically based disorder of praxis or the processes involved in the planning of new or purposeful movement. This may affect and impair any or all areas of development.
It is inconsistant and may affect each person in different ways at different stages of development. There may be no obvious cause.
It is a hidden handicap as under normal circumstances children with Dyspraxia may appear no different from their peers.
Diagnosis can only be made by an appropriate professional.
Children with Developmental Dyspraxia may have difficulties with any of the following
- planning and organisation of movements and thought
- sequencing of movements words and thought
- processing information and perception
- generating ideas
- problem solving
- motor execution
- forming concepts
Other possible areas of difficulty may include:-
Movement
Education and Learning
Behaviour
Speech and Language
Self-care
Sensory
These details have been taken from information from:
THE DYSPRAXIA CENTRE
The Dyspraxia Support Group of NZ (INC.)
CHRISTCHURCH. PH 03 3597072.
website.www.dyspraxia.org.nz
The Dyspraxia Support Nelson Group meets 1-2 monthly. This is usually at a cafe during the day or some evenings. The meetings are reasonably informal with the occasional guest speaker. Support contact people are available.