Planning
Abstract
As far back as the 1980s, Jean Ayres observed that “there is a common misconception that dyspraxia is only a motor disorder” ( Ayres & Cermak, 2011 , p 42). In fact, she argued, “neural activity” – that is, thinking – is also required before a motor action can occur. To successfully complete an activity, we first need to have a mental representation of what to do – a plan of action. We must not only know the steps, but also be able to sequence, plan and organise them.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Embodied and Extended Cognition
Action Observation and Synchronization
Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- All About Dyspraxia: A Practical Guide for Secondary Teachers
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Pages
- 14–17
- Publication date
- 10 April 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter