psycho1.jpgUntidy handwriting is often a symptom of poor body awareness such as difficulty differentiating between left and right. It may be associated with visual processing and tactile processing issues.

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) has been found to contribute to learning difficulties faced by 5%- 15% percent of the population. DCD is characterized by “clumsiness” in a child with average to above average intelligence. These children often are late to start sitting, crawling, or walking. They often do not do well in sport, have untidy handwriting and may have associated language or attention difficulties.
Learning Skill Important For If not developed, may exhibit
  • Rhythm and Timing
  • Smooth coordinated movements
  • Working memory
  • Clumsiness
  • Difficulty 'chunking' information for memory
  • Body Schema
  • Body organisation
  • Spatial awareness
  • Left - Right confusion
  • Letter reversals
  • Motor Planning
  • To learn and execute new movements
  • Clumsiness
  • Slow/ awkward learning new movements
  • Dislikes playground activity
  • Dislikes PE
  • Visual-motor Integration
  • Copying visual information
  • Untidy handwriting
  • Poor copying abilities