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Who diagnosed your LO's dyspraxia?

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So we were in a meeting today for DS1's IEP.  His teacher had the PT "sort of" evaluate DS1 because she said "something is just not right..." (like with his walking and running, etc).  The PT says he seems dyspraxic.  The OT who was presenting this info today said she thinks he's "apraxic" which he is (we think)--since the speech pathologist indicated so last year.  The OT said she thinks it's all part of his sensory stuff. 

But I'd like a second opinion because after reading up on it-OMG--he so fits the suit!!!  Dyspraxia totally labels him correctly with a little ADD stuck in there (which I hear go hand in hand).  Who would be the best to go to for another evaluation????  

Dyspraxia also makes sense because there is a possibility of brain issues from before birth as he was in distress and honestly, not sure for how long or how often (we realized it when we went in to get induced 2 weeks after my due date).  It was very very scary and resulted in a c-section. 

I would LOVE guidance or experience. 


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Re: Who diagnosed your LO's dyspraxia?

  • Rachel SonnierRachel Sonnier member

    My son has similar issues, and was labeled with dyspraxia of speech by his speech therapist. He also see's an OT for sensory issues, which greatly effect his motor function and motor planning, and if I am not mistaken is usually developmental dyspraxia. However, his OT said he is making so much progress that she is hesitant to label him as developmentally dyspraxic, just yet.

    But to answer your question, I am guessing that an OT would be the one to make that call. Not 100% sure, since we are pretty new to this and don't have a developmental dyspraxia dx, but from the conversations we have had at therapy, I would think it would be an OT, or maybe even a developmental ped?? I'm sure somebody else here knows a lot more about it than I do. 

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    My daughter was diagnosed by a neuropsychologist while participating in a research study for her genetic disorder. She does not have ASD, but does have disruptive behavior disorder NOS and some sensory issues. The dyspraxia dx itself hasn't made any changes in regards to services, but her motor delays are so significant, she gets several services through the school district.
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    Most kids I know with dyspraxia (Disorder of Developmental Coordination) have it as a comorbid to ASD and were identified by a developmental pedi. It's almost universal to some degree with ASD. In addition to the overlap with ASD, kids with dyspraxia often have comorbid SPD, ADHD, CAPD and specific learning disability. I've known a few kids who were labeled as SPD sensory seekers whose behavior was more a function of being "clumsy" than needing to crash into stuff. The kids I know who get therapy for apraxia generally see a PT for services.

    It can be challenging to get services via the school district unless the dyspraxia is severe. Framing deficits educationally can help you get services in the IEP. Are you looking to transition to kindie in the fall?

    He's currently in the special ed pre-k program (after he went through EI)--and we are going to place him in developmental kindy for the fall (special ed kindy)---it's so emotional but given his impulsiveness and non-attending issues--he needs a smaller classroom.  We are in an AMAZING school district--so that's great.  BUT a part of me completely fell apart yesterday during our IEP meeting about it all.  I feel a sense of grief I guess---I know that sounds weird.  Truthfully, I can't stop crying.  I just want to know that he's going to be ok in a couple of years. 

    He currently does have SPD and speech apraxia as diagnosed by the OT and Speech path at the school.  I trust their judgement--BUT I also am seeking a developmental pedi to make sure we're not missing something.  I don't want to label him--but I also want to make sure we're getting him the correct assistance.

    I think for him he is a bit uncoordinated, but he's also impulsive and his bashing in to things is 90% purposeful. 


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