Our understanding of neurodiversity has changed a great deal over the last few decades. The term that was once used to describe mostly just autism and ADHD now encompasses dozens of disorders that all ...

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Dyspraxia is a lifelong developmental coordination disorder that affects gross and fine motor skills, and sometimes cognitive function. There is no cure, but it can be successfully managed with ...

When you think of neurodiversity, what comes to mind? Autism? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? These conditions often take the spotlight, but one common condition that remains largely ...

Here's a running list of what I did by accident in the past 24 hours: I spilled boiling water on my big toe. I left my credit card in a Thai restaurant. I tried on two white T-shirts and discovered ...

People with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) – also known as dyspraxia – have a “hidden disability”. This neurodevelopmental condition has recently been portrayed by Tosin Cole as Ryan, a ...

For many people with dyspraxia, falling is not an accident but a daily reality. It begins in childhood, shaping confidence and independence, and often continues throughout adult life. Falls are among ...

I’ve always been clumsy. As a child, I had poor muscle control and was much slower than the other children. During games, I did my best to avoid the ball instead of catching or kicking it, to the ...