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Tom Powis has trouble writing, fastening buttons and tying shoelaces.

The youngest of triplets, 11-year-old Tom's fine motor skills lag behind those of siblings Olly and Jack.

Despite the fact that he is academically above average, his handwriting problems mean he is often wrongly placed in a lower ability group.

His mother Gillian, a physiotherapist, explained that Tom's dyspraxia - an impairment or immaturity of the organisation of movement - has left him frustrated and struggling.

Writing practise

He has to continuously practise his writing and movement - exercises that he finds difficult, boring and tiring.

But a new robotic arm could hold the answer.

For the last few weeks Tom has been using a hi-tech robotic arm to practise his fine movement skills.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8308527.stm

Brian(i)

Thanks for that Brian i have 13 yr old triplets and one of my boys has dyspraxia but not as severe as Tom,s but i can appreciate how frustrating it can be. Its a shame he wasnt given help earlier mine was picked up when 3yrs so had lots of support from then which i think helped a lot trouble is everywhere is so different,

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