What is dyspraxia and how does it affect autistic individuals?
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the planning and execution of physical movements. The brain has difficulty coordinating the body to carry out intended actions smoothly and accurately. Some of the characteristics are difficulties in motor skills such as balance, fine motor control, and spatial awareness. Tumi Sotire, adult with dyspraxia, says:…