Dyspraxia- a broader approach is needed?

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#dyspraxia Dyspraxia -are we getting the full picture? I don't know about other countries but in the UK the emphasis seems to be strongly on problems with physical coordination to the relative neglect of other aspects. This seems to be especially relevant to adults with dyspraxia. Whereas things like physical coordination difficulties are more likely to improve naturally , though not necessarily be good ,it's doubtful the same can be said for problems with executive functioning such as organising,planning,sequencing and time management. Yet it seems ,at least in the UK, the cognitive issues are given scant attention. Do those dealing with dypraxia need to take a much broader, more holistic approach? I think so.

I don't think I've heard of it at all in Australian context other than "dyspraxia of speech" (or maybe that's "apraxia").
In a learning disability assessment I had a few years ago I asked if I might have it. The assessor dismissed it because I could play a musical instrument.

It was a few years after I got diagnosed with dyspraxia before I found out there were non-physical aspects. I'd definitely like to see more recognition of it. I still have nightmares about wandering round school not being able to read my timetable or remember where to go!