Originally Posted by HappyChef
She kept using the terms praxis and motor planning, but what she is describing sounds more like a lack of creativity or problem solving to me.

This article may be helpful: http://www.icdl.com/started/therapies/documents/Chapter8.pdf
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Praxis consists of three different components: (1) ideation, (2) motor planning, and (3) execution. Ideation is the ability to formulate a goal for action. It is the cognitive step of recognizing the multiple ways that toys, objects, or one’s body can be used in play and learning situations. For example, the child appreciates that there are a number of ways to play with a toy truck. Motor planning involves figuring out how to get one’s body to carry out the goal for action. This step of planning and sequencing of motor tasks is based on the child’s body scheme; that is, an internal sensory awareness of body parts, how they fit together, and how they move through space. Motor planning is active problem solving and reflects an inner, sensory awareness of one’s physical self. Execution is the actual performance of the planned action. It involves gross and fine motor coordination to accomplish the task.
Children with dyspraxia may have difficulty with any one or a combination of these three components.