Who Can Help With Treatment?
There is no cure, however there are therapies and treatments available to help an individual in reaching their goals and full potential.
The best treatments for Dyspraxia/DCD and overlapping conditions, with or without an official diagnosis, are therapies that support the individual’s needs:
Physiatrists are doctors who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They can help you develop a treatment plan to improve your coordination and motor skills.
An occupational therapist helps develop skills specific to everyday activities at home, school, and work.
A physical therapist uses exercises, equipment, and hands-on therapy to help develop motor skills.
A vision therapist helps improve visual skills using exercises to strengthen the connection between the eyes and the brain.
Psychological therapy can strengthen mental health by improving resilience in the face of challenges and by addressing issues such as depression and anxiety.
Speech-language pathologists help people with communication disorders. They can help you improve your speech and language skills, which can be helpful if you have difficulty communicating with others due to Dyspraxia/DCD.
