From the ANM archive · Thriving Thursday · Original social post: 13 August 10:00
A diagnosis such as DCD/dyspraxia should never be used to define a person only by difficulty.
Yes, DCD can affect movement, coordination, organisation and daily tasks.
But people with DCD also develop strengths in how they navigate the world.
Many individuals build:
persistence
creative problem-solving
empathy
adaptability
resilience
determination
Thriving does not mean pretending challenges do not exist.
It means recognising both the barriers and the strengths.
When children and adults are understood, supported and given appropriate accommodations, they can grow in confidence and participate more fully in school, work and community life.
Let’s move away from deficit-only conversations and toward a fuller picture of human potential.
Support makes thriving possible.
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