On July 15th thousands of Harry Potter fans will rush to local theaters to watch the latest installment of JK Rowling’s popular novels on the big screen. The Half Blood Prince has Daniel Radcliffe once again playing the bespectacled wizard Harry Potter in what is sure to be an amazing performance. Radcliffe has really come to his own as an actor not only in the Harry Potter series but also in other films such as December Boys and on stage in Equus. It is hard to believe that Radcliffe would have any problems when you see him running around and dueling evil wizards in his movies, but last year this talented young man told the world that he has Dyspraxia.
Dyspraxia is a motor learning disability It can cover a wide range of problems from speech to walking. There is no known cause, but it is thought to have something to do with neuron development. Children with Dyspraxia are often considered to be clumsy or uncoordinated and have trouble following directions. When the child is a baby he may be delayed in sitting up, walking, and talking. In the preschool years he may have trouble with potty training, learning how to dress himself, focusing on a task, or completing puzzles. As an older child, he may have trouble with organization, school work (especially math and writing), and remembering instructions.
It is important that you talk to your doctor if you have concerns that your child may have Dyspraxia. With intervention, people with Dyspraixia may improve on some of their symptoms. Young children with this disorder typically have speech, physical, and occupational therapies to help them with their delays. Therapy is not a cure all, but it can help. Radcliffe once joked in an interview that sometimes he has difficulties tying his shoes. While he may have trouble with those pesky shoelaces, he has stunned the world with his performances. Daniel Radcliffe is yet another great example of how a disability does not define you, it’s just a small part of who you are.
See Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince at any Nashville theater. Check local listings for midnight showings.
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Excellent article
As the Executive Director and Founder of Dyspraxia USA NFP i just wanted to thank you so much. The word and were to get information is nicely displayed and now I sit back with the rest of the world will others follow myself and Daniel and talk about this disorder!?
Kind Regards,
Warren J. Fried
Thanks for a great article. I've setup a website for teenagers and young adults with learning difficulties such as dyspraxia at dystory.co.uk. It may be useful for anyone who is looking for articles and people to chat with.
As the mother of a child with Developmental Dyspraxia and a volunteer with the Dyspraxia USA, I'd like to encourage your readers to visit our web site, dyspraxiausa.org to learn more about this condition and to either donate or join our membership to help us educate others, including the families of those suffering from Dyspraxia, about this condition. Although it affects 6% of the entire population there is very little known about this condition.
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Thanks for the article. This is the first time I have heard of Dyspraxia, even though I work at a year round facility for children and adults with special needs, I am still learning all the time. Good information, and I especially like the last line about not letting a disability define you. Thanks again.
i agree with alyson we can speak our minds BIG DEAL he cant tie hisb shoe laces i cant either (well i can but i dot want 2)go ahead delete this commet and a new one will comemabye your just jealous bbecause he gets alot of atention and u want to take itb away. Or mabye just a plump old grumpy woman
Thanks for getting more information out there about dyspraxia. It is important for kids who suffer from dyspraxia to know that they are not alone - even Harry Potter himself has managed to deal with it! I run a site about dyspraxia, hopefully that can be of help to people looking for more information.
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