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dyspraxia

learning movement sensory writing
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Livia Farkas (author)  

First published: 28 June, 2023 | Last edited: 20 June, 2025 || 📚🕒 Reading Time: < 1 minute ||

Developmental Coordination Disorder is a neurological condition that affects motor skills and coordination. People with DCD can have trouble with balancing, or tasks that require fine motor skills like tying shoelaces, holding pens or cutlery.

This term is also known as:
Developmental Coordination Disorder

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About the Author

  • Livia Farkas

    Livia Farkas is an adult education specialist with a joy-centred approach and a sharp sense for simplifying complex ideas using silly visual metaphors.

    Since 2008, she's written 870+ articles, developed 294 distinct techniques, and co-created 8 online courses with Adam—with 5,302 alumni learning neurodivergent-friendly approaches to time management, goal setting, self-care, and small business management.

    Her life goal is to be a walking permission slip for neurodivergent adults.

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