Dyspraxia Symptoms in Teenage Boys

Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects how people acquire new skills or execute the skills they've already learned. It can occur in people at all ages and affects everyone differently, according to dyspraxiausa.org. The World Health Organization says it affects 6 percent of children.

Movement and Coordination

• Teenage boys with dyspraxia may have trouble playing sports because running, catching or kicking a ball could be difficult. Also, their motor skills may be affected and they could find it difficult to write or use a knife and fork, according to the Dyspraxia Foundation.

Concentration and Learning

• A poor attention span is another symptom of dyspraxia in teenage boys. They might need repitition and encouragement to learn new skills. School can be especially hard for teens with dyspraxia because focusing can be extremely difficult.

Social Problems

• Both teenage boys and girls with dyspraxia often have social problems because they mature more slowly than their peers. The teen with dyspraxia often realizes he is different and may be disruptive in school as a result. Keeping up with his peers in junior high and high school will be difficult, and the teen is at high risk of becoming isolated.