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Going to university with dyspraxia #dyscalculia

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Dyspraxia is a surprise learning difference that individuals must overcome in their lives. Read one story that involves a student that faced a lot of challenges along the way. That student advanced to the university level and would eventually overcome those challenges too. But it is important to follow the details that affected the student overall in the university.

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Did you know that Dyspraxia is different in different people so it is difficult to recognize.

Dyspraxia has unique struggles that are specific to the diagnosis.

Dyspraxia comes with a few symptoms such as forgetfulness that could affect student progress. Students with Dyspraxia may simply forget to do schoolwork or maintain social ties over time. That keeps them from maturing as university level students and will inhibit their work overall. Get to know more about the effort being made to keep people learning more in school.

Dyspraxia and dyslexia can make you think outside the box and be more creative but at the same time it means you look at things in ways that others might not.

Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert

Key takeaways

  1. Read the story of one person who understands the effects of Dyslexia on learning. Going to a university with a learning difference can be a challenging proposition for anyone over time.
  2. Some symptoms might include forgetfulness and laziness for people who struggle. Get the right treatment or watch these symptoms get worse for people over time.
  3. One student has a story to tell when it comes to their learning difference too. They manage to succeed at the university and it is a surprise to many.
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.