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By The Energy Source<\/a><\/p>\n

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This piece was first published on the Energy Source\u2019s blog <\/em>here<\/em><\/a> on 17 June 2021. <\/em><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When reading about sensory integration, you must have come across the term \u201cpraxis\u201d or motor planning \u2013 which is defined as the ability to plan and carry out an unfamiliar action. Praxis enables people to ideate, plan, and execute a wide range of skills in a refined and efficient manner (Dodd, 2005). Praxis skills include everything from moving and sorting objects during infancy up to organizing their belongings when they\u2019ve gone to school!<\/span>\"\"Praxis and Our Sensory Systems<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Praxis is the most complex form of functioning in children. It is the result of the integration of multiple sensory systems occurring at the brainstem and cerebral hemispheres. Difficulties to integrate any of these sensory systems lead to difficulties in any activities requiring praxis skills such as daily living activities, social participation , and academic learning (Ayres, 2005). Listed below are the sensory systems crucial for
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Tactile Discrimination<\/strong> \u2013 understanding boundaries of the body, providing precise information on how our body is moving in the environment\u00a0& ongoing feedback for every action made<\/span><\/p>\n

Vestibular-Proprioception \u2013<\/strong> recognizing how fast\/slow and the direction our body is moving or at rest, sensing weight and size<\/span><\/p>\n

Visual<\/strong> \u2013 exploring opportunities in the environmentand providing feedback to the brain while performing actions<\/span><\/p>\n

Auditory<\/strong> \u2013 important for spatial awareness and processing unfamiliar instructions<\/span><\/p>\n

Dyspraxia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Take a few moments to think if any of the following statements fit your child;<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your child\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n