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OUR MISSION
The Focus Foundation is dedicated to helping children and
families affected by X & Y Variations, Dyslexia, and/or Developmental Dyspraxia. The Focus Foundation believes that through
increased awareness, early identification and syndrome-specific
treatment, children with these conditions can reach their full
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Developmental Dyspraxia
Developmental Dyspraxia, also referred to as Dyspraxia or Childhood Apraxia of Speech, is characterized by impairment in the ability
to plan and carry out sensory and motor tasks. Generally, individuals with the
disorder appear "out of sync" with their environment.
Symptoms vary and may
include poor balance and coordination, clumsiness, bad vision, perception
hardships, emotional and behavioral challenges, poor social skills, weak
posture, problems with short-term memory and difficulty with reading, writing
and speaking. Although children with the disorder may be of average or above
average intelligence, they may behave immaturely.
While the prevalence of Developmental Dyspraxia in the general population is
unknown, we do know that it occurs four times more often in boys than in girl.
Children failing in school is a common concern today; it's likely that many of
these boys and girls have Developmental Dyspraxia or an X & Y Variation, or
both.
Our Focus
To increase early identification of Developmental Dyspraxia
To identify those children with Developmental Dyspraxia who also have an X & Y Variation
To understand the neurobiology of Developmental Dyspraxia and its relationship to X & Y Variations
To promote recovery and early targeted treatment for these children
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