Conditions such as Dyspraxia can make the process of learning to drive even more challenging for those with the condition.
Dyspraxia affects hand-eye coordination, short-term memory and spatial awareness. It can often be pinpointed a reason why a learner driver may find the need for constant repetition in order to be able to grasp what may be considered the basic driving skills consistently, and to follow sequences or routines.
The condition is often a hidden, but is present from birth and is also often not diagnosed until a lot later in life if at all. It is thought that it affects between six and 10 per cent of the population, and is part of the umbrella of specific learning difficulties which also includes dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome.
An interesting article in The Telegraph highlights the journey of one such learner driver, who was only officially diagnosed as dyspraxic after passing his driving test.
To read the full original article, simply follow the link below:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/8252720/Driving-with-dyspraxia.html
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