This article was about Dyspraxia and the challenges that the sufferers face. To help familiarize people with this affliction the writer points out the Daniel Radcliffe from Harry Potter fame suffers from it. He mentions that one of the reasons Mr. Radcliffe start acting was because of his situation and how he was not successful in school because of it. It is of value and helpful for parents; but a bit focused on sales that may irritate/turnoff some parents or that they may just search other websites for free information.
Dyspraxia is an “impairment in the ability to plan and carry out sensory and motor tasks” according to the NIH. This can cause many challenges for sufferers such as with coordination, vision problems as well as short term memory issues and poor social skills. I was amazed that I had never heard of this affliction and I would love to know more. Using this particular actor was a smart move. It humanized the struggles people with it face.
Key Takeaways:
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Dyspraxia is defined as an impairment in the ability to plan and carry out sensory and motor tasks. Many individuals with the disorder seem to be “out of sync” with their environment.
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Daniel Radcliffe, star of Harry Potter, speaks about some of the hardships he has faced while having this disorder.
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Daniel Radcliffe became actor was partly because of his dyspraxia and the struggles it lead to with him at school.
Read the full article here:
http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/dyspraxia-and-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe/
http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/dyspraxia-and-harry-potter-star-daniel-radcliffe/
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