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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dyspraxia isn't a diagnosis.  It's a description of functioning.[/quote]

I was told by dev ped its a diagnosis[/quote]

In the DSM V - developmental coordination disorder (also known as dyspraxia). It is a diagnosis.

My teen has it. We did genetic testing - found nothing. We also did an MRI and there was an area of 'unchanging brain damage of unknown origin' that likely caused the DCD. [/quote]

PP Also, how does this dx look in a teen? Does ur teen have an iep?[/quote]

My teen has DCD, ADHD and Anxiety disorder.

Speech and gross/fine motor were biggest issues through elementary school (was in speech therapy for 8-9 years, OT for about 5). Speech and language were considered resolved by about age 11. My DC is not athletic and a bit clumsy but fine. Has an IEP for expressive language issues, and accommodations for the ADHD and fine motor issues (add'l time, keyboarding, calculator). But taking AP classes, has friends and is engaged in school. Takes medication for the ADHD and anxiety.

Getting a good neuropsych evaluation when DC was ~8 was really helpful. We learned both where challenges and strengths were and went from there. [/quote]

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