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How Are Other Disorders And Dyspraxia Related?

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  Co-occurring developmental and mood disorders include dyspraxia. These include anxiety, sadness, psychosocial challenges, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ASD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Comorbidity also includes academic difficulties.    ADHD with dyspraxia:  Between 30% and 50% of children with ADHD may also have co-occurring motor issues. Children's gross and fine motor skills may be underdeveloped. In the nationwide survey, the rate of comorbidity between dyspraxia and ADHD was 21.6%.    Dyspraxia and ASD:  Dyspraxia, which is characterised by problems with motor coordination, can coexist with autism in adulthood. Although they are classified as separate disorders, they have some similar traits. They are chronic disorders that start in the first years of childhood. They range from mild to severe and are characterised by communication and social interaction problems. According to a nationwide survey, the comorbidity rate i...