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Dyspraxia
You may find that, even if you can move, you struggle to get dressed or to use a knife and fork.
It may seem difficult to carry out everyday activities.
This is called dyspraxia.
It is caused by the stroke. The stroke has damaged the part of the brain which organises movement.
If you have dyspraxia you may struggle to do everyday, familiar tasks. It might be difficult to get dressed, or to use a knife and fork.
This happens even though you are not paralysed. It is caused by the stroke.
The stroke has damaged the part of the brain which organises movements.
Dyspraxia can be bewildering and distressing.
Dressing dyspraxia
You may have difficulty putting on clothes in the right order, or 'forget' how to put them on.
Body dyspraxia
You may not be able to use your arms to make signs or gestures, or do everyday things - even though you can move.
Verbal dyspraxia
You may struggle to produce the sounds of speech, even though the muscles of your face, throat and mouth are not weak or paralysed.
Getting more help
Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Speech and language therapist
- Will assess the problem
- Explain what sort of dyspraxia you have
- Help you practise movements
- Work with you to find ways of coping with dyspraxia
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