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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A child with dyspraxia will always have it. With the right therapies they will learn how to compensate and it will just be his normal. Chances are a child with dyspraxia isn't going to make the Olympics or get a football scholarship and riding a bike will take a long time to learn. But beyond that, no one can tell you because there's a lot of variability.

However a child with one neurological issue are at risk of having others, so be sure to watch for apraxia of speech, ADHD or ASD. That's what the developmental pediatrician is for.[/quote]

My son has dyspraxia and ADD (inattentive) as well as executive function challenges.  The dyspraxia was identified when he was about 10 years old and although prior to that he had some handwriting challenges, nothing else had seemed "off."  At the time, I didn't know that one neurological risk usually comes with others.  He was dx'd at 15 with ADD and EF issues.

Anyway, he had OT for the handwriting, worked with an organizational coach on schoolwork, and developed a number of strategies to compensate for his difficulties.  He did well in high school - not stellar, but very well - and is now flourishing at a well-regarded small liberal arts college.  We focused our college search on small schools with small classes and lots of support (tutoring and writing center resources, mandatory professor office hours).  He loves college and is earning excellent grades.

OP, keep an eye on it, put some supports in place, and it will be fine.  Really it will. [/quote]

To the PP - this sounds a lot like my DD's struggles.  She is 14 and with starting high school this year, it is apparent she needs more help.  Could you share more about your son's challenges and what worked?  Did he have a 504 plan?  How did the school /teachers help?  
Your college search sounds like the path we will need to steer DD on.  How did you find schools that would offer lots of support?

TIA[/quote]

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