"NEED TO ADDRESS THE SILENT STRUGGLE OF STUDENTS WITH DYSPRAXIA IN INDIAN SCHOOLS AS WELL AS HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM" – A REVIEW

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by difficulties with motor coordination that impact academic performance, everyday functioning, and psychosocial development. This review summarises recent research from India to examine the various obstacles that students with dyspraxia encounter throughout the Indian educational system, including low awareness among teachers, difficulties in getting an early and accurate diagnosis, inadequate teacher preparation, and a systemic lack of individualised academic accommodations. The review also assesses the current state of policy and institutional practices, highlighting the discrepancy between legal requirements and their actual implementation. Lastly, the review paper makes the case for a paradigm change in favour of tailored support systems that take neurodiversity into consideration, encourage inclusive teaching methods, and guarantee that dyspraxia pupils can thrive in school and higher educational institutions. Expanded empirical research, cross-sector cooperation, and changes to institutional policy and teacher education are all urged.