Lori Benson Adams – Dyspraxia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Academic Implications

Description Of Dyspraxia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Academic Implications

The Dyspraxia Foundation USA defines dyspraxia as a form of developmental coordination disorder. In addition to motor coordination, it includes the ability to plan, organize, and carry out movements and sequences of activities in everyday life activities. Not only impacting gross and fine motor skills, dyspraxia can also impact oral motor skills, reading, perception, and thought processes. This often coincides with challenges in executive functions. This unique, 90 minute course digs deep into the motoric implications of dyspraxia, but also the co-existing challenges that can impact school-aged children.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder.
2. State the cause and neurology involved with dyspraxia.
3. List formal and informal evaluation tools used to identify dyspraxia.
4. Identify the impact of dyspraxia beyond motor implications in academic settings.
5. State three strategies to support motor planning, cognitive sequencing, and independence within the classroom, clinic, and home environments.

About Lori Benson Adams

Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.

Disclosures
Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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