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Messages for Movement

Dyspraxia happens when the brain’s movement network does not pass messages smoothly. A child may find throwing, catching or getting dressed harder than their friends, even though their muscles work well.

In the picture

  1. The bright patches at the front of the brain: where a movement is planned and adjusted
  2. The pale light along the pathway to the arm: a weak link where the signal does not pass smoothly
  3. The upper-arm muscle: it pulls the arm forward to release the ball

Examples

  • Tying shoelaces can take many tries.
  • Catching a ball may feel like the hand closes a moment too late.

Quiz: Messages for Movement (Age 10)

  1. In dyspraxia, what is mainly different about a child’s movement?

    • The brain plans and times movements differently
    • The muscles are too weak to work
    • The child has not learned any movements
  2. What does the front part of the brain help do during movement?

    • Make the muscles grow bigger
    • Pull the arm forward to release a ball
    • Plan and adjust the movement
  3. According to the card, what can help the brain learn other routes for movement?

    • Waiting until the child grows older
    • Only stronger muscles
    • Practice and extra time

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Science, Age 10