From Clumsy to Misdiagnosed: The Reality of Dyspraxia

14/04/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
From Clumsy to Misdiagnosed: The Reality of Dyspraxia

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Send us questions here!Is it clumsiness — or is it dyspraxia?In this episode of Brain Trash, Maria Ingalla and Tabitha Arey break down what developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) actually looks like — and why so many neurodivergent people are going undiagnosed.We talk about: Why dyspraxia is way more than just being “bad at sports”What dyspraxia means for motor skills, daily living, and mental healthThe real impact on kids and adults navigating a world not built for their brainsThe role of therapy, medication, and practical supportTeaching strategies that actually workAnd why neurodivergence deserves more understanding — not more shame.If you've ever been called “lazy” or “uncoordinated” when your brain just works differently — this episode is for you.Socials:Facebook: Paperflower PsychiatryInstagram&Threads: @paperflowerpsychiatryTiktok: @dr.mariaingallaWebsites:www.paperflowerpsychiatry.comwww.paperflowerinstitute.comwww.courses.paperflowerinstitute.com