What condition is characterized by a partial inability to initiate coordinated voluntary motor acts?

Dyspraxia is characterized by a partial inability to initiate coordinated voluntary motor acts. This condition affects motor skill development and can impact both fine and gross motor movements, making it challenging for individuals to perform tasks that require coordination and planning of movements. People with dyspraxia may struggle with activities such as writing, buttoning clothing, or participating in sports, as their brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements needed for these tasks.

In contrast, dyslexia primarily relates to difficulties with reading and language processing rather than motor coordination. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves difficulties with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity, but it does not specifically address the coordination of motor acts. Aphasia is primarily a language disorder affecting speech and comprehension, rather than the coordination of voluntary movements. Thus, dyspraxia is uniquely defined by issues in initiating and executing coordinated movements.