Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Dyspraxia
in Charlotte & Huntersville, NC
Is your child easily discouraged by activities that involve physical coordination, like catching a ball, skipping, or getting dressed independently? Do they struggle to control their movements or have difficulty remembering the steps involved in everyday routines? These challenges may be signs of dyspraxia, a condition that affects how the brain plans, organizes, and carries out smooth, coordinated movement.
At Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy, our experienced occupational therapists can help your child strengthen coordination, improve balance, and participate more comfortably and happily in the activities that fill each day.
What Is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia, also called developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects how the brain plans and carries out coordinated movement. Your child may know exactly what they want to do, but their body doesn’t always cooperate because the messages that travel from the brain to the muscles don’t connect smoothly.
Signs of Dyspraxia
Every child develops skills at their own pace and has moments of clumsiness as they learn new movements. But if your child consistently faces the following challenges, they may benefit from an evaluation with a pediatric occupational therapist:
- Difficulty using utensils, zippers, buttons, or snaps
- Delays in reaching physical milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking
- Trouble catching, throwing, jumping, riding a bike, or participating in activities that require physical coordination
- Difficulty copying shapes, letters, or lines with steady control
- Challenges with sequencing the steps needed to complete daily routines
- Unable to sit upright for long periods
- Struggles to maintain balance while standing or walking
- Trouble managing self-care tasks like dressing, brushing teeth, or tying shoes]
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with Dyspraxia
The therapists at Little Wonders use individualized, play-based therapy to help your child build better coordination, confidence, and body awareness in ways that feel motivating and natural.
Sessions are active, engaging, and fun, and commonly focus on:
- Improving fine motor skills by playing with playdough or practicing buttoning, zipping, and other everyday hand movements
- Strengthening gross motor skills by completing obstacle courses, balance activities, or climbing tasks that build strength and coordination
- Supporting sensory processing by exploring different textures and materials that strengthen body awareness and help your child feel more comfortable in a variety of environments
Why Choose Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy
Since 2018, Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy has supported children in the Charlotte and Huntersville areas by combining evidence-based methods with playful, engaging, and developmentally thoughtful care. Our experienced occupational therapists design an individualized plan to support coordination, balance, and overall motor development, tailored to your child’s specific needs, goals, and interests. We also partner closely with parents and caregivers, sharing practical ways to support skill development at home.
Reach Out to Little Wonders Today
To learn more about how occupational therapy can support your child with dyspraxia, call, email info@littlewonderstherapy.com, or fill out the online form to schedule an evaluation. We look forward to helping your child feel more capable and comfortable in everyday life.