Help! Why does my hands (and legs) not listen to me?

Motor Control difficulties and what is it about

by Zeilver on August 23rd

Hello Zeilver here, back again from King George’s Music Academy! 

Today we are bringing to you the fourth installation of a series we like to call- The Knowledge Pearls Initiative (The KPI). 

The KPI would be bite-size knowledge content centered around music, music creation as well as music playing. 

Wish to improve your music knowledge? Wishing to learn more about questions that are rarely explored upon? You have come to the right place. 

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THIS WEEK’S

KNOWLEDGE PEARL

DCD: Do I have it?

Do your hands suddenly feel they have a life of their own and not listen to you when you play the drums? 

Or perhaps your fingers can’t keep up when you play the guitar?

Ease up for not all HOPE is lost! 

To start off, let’s bring you up to speed on what is Developmental Control Disorder (DCD) also known as Dyspraxia. 

Science Facts: Dyspraxia, contrary to popular belief, is more common than we think- about 6-10% of children, may have some form of Dyspraxia. 

There is also a small percentage of the children that suffer from mild symptoms of Dyspraxia that can be “outgrown”!

< disclaimer: please consult a local physician/doctor if you suspect your child of having Dyspraxia as we aren’t medical professionals >

Is there Hope for me?

Ease up y’all! 

Before you run off to the doctors to diagnose yourself with psychomotor problems, one thing you have to realize is that Dyspraxia tends to surface from children at an early age. 

A common myth surrounding this disorder is that kids with Dyspraxia are just kids who are clumsy or just uncoordinated. 

But there’s more to that about this condition-

Dyspraxia affects muscles, even smaller muscle groups like the one in their hands. This makes simple tasks like writing or even putting on pants a challenge. 

Due to these facts, children with DCD usually perform less well in daily activities as compared to other children due to their muscle coordination being unable to keep up with their brain. 

Despite all this, do know that quite a number of children with DCD has problems with certain set(s) of tasks and early seeking of treatment has helped them. 

Disclaimer: Please consult a physician if you are unsure as we are not certified Pediatricians. 

In conclusion: 

Your physical discoordination is probably you just being untrained! 

Join us next week for more possible solutions!

Thank you for coming to our KPI this week!

Coming next week: 

(Physical coordination, I’m your boss now!)

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