Dyspraxia - Teenage Fact Sheet

Getting dressed  Spills are less noticeable on patterned fabrics. Camouflage patterns are particularly good.  Avoid clothes with tight neck-holes as these are difficult to get on and off.  Choose trousers with deep, zipped pockets. Always keep the same... More

Getting dressed  Spills are less noticeable on patterned fabrics. Camouflage patterns are particularly good.  Avoid clothes with tight neck-holes as these are difficult to get on and off.  Choose trousers with deep, zipped pockets. Always keep the same things in the same pockets so you can check easily if you have everything you need.  Use a carabiner to attach important items (such as your keys) to your belt loops.  When tying shoe laces, use a ‘double wrap’ for the first knot. This is less likely to slip so that tying a bow is easier. There are lots of YouTube videos demonstrating different ways to tie laces – find the one that suits you best. Washing/bathing  Use an ‘all in one’ shampoo/body wash to save getting confused by all the different bottles in the bathroom.  If you have a tendency to ‘daydream’ in the shower or bath, set a noisy timer to remind you to get out (or to move on to the next part of the task, such as rinsing your hair)  Putting on a towelling dressing rob Less