Dyspraxia is characterized by which combination?

• A. Clumsiness or accident prone; Low tone; Poor at motor planning; May have body sense and self-image problems; Emotionally sensitive/labile; Apt to be stubborn or uncooperative
• B. High tone; Excellent coordination
• C. Visual processing impairment only
• D. No impact on motor skills

Answer: (A)

Dyspraxia presents as difficulties with planning and coordinating purposeful movements, often accompanied by low muscle tone and challenges with sensing where the body is in space. The described combination fits this profile: clumsiness or accident proneness reflects poor motor coordination; low tone can contribute to slower, weaker movements; poor motor planning means trouble sequencing and executing steps for tasks; body sense problems (proprioception) and self-image issues relate to difficulties with body awareness and the impact on self-esteem; emotional sensitivity or lability can arise from repeated task frustration; and some children appear stubborn or uncooperative as a coping response to the persistent effort required.

The other descriptions don’t fit as well: high tone with excellent coordination would be the opposite of dyspraxia; visual processing impairment alone isn’t the defining feature, and having no impact on motor skills contradicts the core problem of dyspraxia.