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- Does dyspraxia affect music?
- Can people with dyspraxia play piano?
- Can people with dyspraxia play an instrument?
- Are people with dyspraxia smart?
Does dyspraxia affect music?
In addition to this, particular difficulties that dyspraxic students undertaking music programmes might include: problems with gross motor skills leading to difficulties learning skills involving coordination of body parts, e.g. playing an instrument, difficulties with manual and practical work including poor or ...
Can people with dyspraxia play piano?
Re: Learning the piano
It's not impossible to play if you are dyspraxic, but it is extremely hard work - you would need to spend significantly more time practicing than a non-dyspraxic would.
Can people with dyspraxia play an instrument?
Movement issues like dyspraxia can create added challenges when kids are learning to play an instrument. Some instruments require stronger fine or gross motor skills than others. Knowing what's involved in playing certain instruments can help you pick the best one to suit your child's strengths.
Are people with dyspraxia smart?
Dyspraxia does not affect your intelligence. It can affect your co-ordination skills – such as tasks requiring balance, playing sports or learning to drive a car. Dyspraxia can also affect your fine motor skills, such as writing or using small objects.
