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Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), can cause a variety of symptoms that vary by person and may change over time:

Movement and coordination: Difficulty with balance, walking up and down stairs, running, jumping, hopping, catching, or kicking a ball

Fine motor skills: Difficulty writing, drawing, using scissors, or grasping small objects

Daily living skills: Difficulty dressing, doing up buttons, or tying shoelaces

Learning: Difficulty learning new skills, or following instructions

Memory: Poor memory, especially short-term memory

Organization: Difficulty planning, organizing, or time management

Social skills: Difficulty listening to people, especially in large groups, or picking up non-verbal signals

Emotions: Difficulty dealing with emotions, getting stressed, depressed, or anxious easily

Posture: Poor posture and muscle fatigue

Rhythm: Lack of rhythm when dancing