DeeDee, I think both OT and neuropsychs can diagnose dyspraxia. The finger tapping test our ds had was part of a neuropsych exam and was used to determine why his coding subtest speed on the WISC was so low relative to his other subtest scores. Due to the type of task, a low coding score could mean a fine motor impairment or a visual challenge - the finger tapping showed fine motor challenge.
The actual diagnosis he received from the neuropsych is "Developmental Coordination Disorder" which is a diagnosis in the DSM and is the terminology used by psychs. If you were to ask his neuropsychiatrist if he is dyspraxic, she would say yes, but what she labels it for diagnosis is DCD.
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