Friday, December 16, 2011

Praxis and Dyspraxia

       This in another topic that one could always Google away for more information. I'll put one like here but there is far more to this: http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Dyspraxia-and-Apraxia.htm
       Sometimes, the body just doesn't do what the brain wants it to, this is a common issue in both stroke patients and people with Autism. I believe we all have different levels of praxis and dyspraxia... Some people take to the piano easier than others, others take to drawing and art better than others. If anyone has ever tried to write with the hand they normally don't write with, they may have a small taste of dyspraxia. Imagine feeling the same way when writing with wither hand. I'm not implying that all Autistic people have dyspraxia, paradoxically many on the spectrum are gifted at drawing or playing musical instruments. Also depending on one's own individual brain one can be both "praxic" and dyspraxic depending on the task. As you read about it this dualism is easier to understand than it sounds. This can also affect our mannerisms and the accuracy of our body language. It can even affect the way we dress and our aesthetic savvy. Many people with mild Autism tend to come off as geeks. Dyspraxia may behind some of this.

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