News archives from the Dyspraxia Foundation
This page contains all our older news and articles. All news items are listed in chronological order (most recent first):
Vacancies
04.05.10 - Can you help by offering your skills as a Trustee or Advisor?
The Foundation is actively seeking to strengthen and widen the breadth of expertise on the Board of Trustees and add to the support offered by our Panels of Advisors.
16.04.10 - Development Officers Vacancy
West Midlands
£22-£24K (pro-rata)
FLEXIBLE P/T HOURS or JOB SHARE CONSIDERED
OWN CAR ESSENTIAL (Expenses paid)
Latest News
13.10.09 - Findings from a national consultation with young people living with dyspraxia
During the summer of 2009 the Dyspraxia Foundation consulted with 36 young people with dyspraxia aged 12-25 years to explore some of the joys and frustrations of growing up with the condition.
07.07.09 - Teens and Young Adults Survey 2009
The Dyspraxia Foundation launches a campaign focussing on 'Teens into Adults' which will span 2009 – 2010.
26.03.09 - Annual Conference, June 2009. Dyspraxia: Beyond the Classroom
Dyspraxia Foundation AGM & Conference 2009
Dyspraxia: Beyond the Classroom
Saturday, 13th June 2009
The London Voluntary Resource Centre
356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
25.03.09 - Calling all runners - Sunday, 12th July
British 10K Road Race, Sunday, 12th July 2009. Join 'Team Dyspraxia' and raise funds to help the Foundation in its work.
20.03.09 - “Liam Plumridge to appear on Beyond Boundaries – What Happened Next”
An 18 year old from Suffolk will feature once again on national television after a life changing expedition which he participated in.
17.11.08 - Gene study for Dyspraxia/DCD
A Study about Coordination Problems and Genes. An important ongoing study at the Dyscovery Centre, Cardiff. Please help if you can!
17.11.08 - Dyspraxia Study, University of Reading
Susie Formby would like to hear from families with children with dyspraxia (aged between 8 and 18) who would like to take part in a research study at The University of Reading.
14.08.08 - Good News for Dyspraxia Friendly Classroom Guidelines
I am writing in my capacity as Chair of the Education Committee of the Dyspraxia Foundation to let you know of the good progress we have made in promoting our Dyspraxia Friendly Classroom Guidelines to schools in England and Wales.
20.05.08 - Can you help with a research project on dyspraxia?
Michelle Pratt would like to hear from families who have a child aged 7 to 14 years diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder (DCD – often referred to as dyspraxia).
15.11.07 - Let us have your views: 'Dyspraxia - Classroom Guidelines'
The Education Panel has put together, 'Dyspraxia - Classroom Guidelines' to promote good practice for all school practitioners, whether in Early Years, Primary or Secondary, or indeed practitioners working with children and young people with dyspraxia.
15.11.07 - Project Finance Ball, September 2007
The Foundation successfully bid to become the nominated charity for the 11th Project Finance Ball held at the Old Billingsgate Market on Tuesday 11 September 2007.
09.11.07 - Dyspraxia Awareness Week (24 - 30 September)
“I’m not naughty – I’m Dyspraxic”
1000’s of children and adults living with dyspraxia – are facing a future of being misunderstood and unfairly labelled, according to the results of a new survey, launched to highlight the week and our 20th Anniversary
25.09.07 - Jon Lee (former member of S-Club 7) supports Dyspraxia Awareness Campaign
This year, we were delighted to welcome Jon Lee (former member of S-Club 7 and now star of the West End stage) as our celebrity patron for the campaign. Jon has really helped us raise our profile by generating lots of extra media coverage for the charity
21.03.07 - Make Chatter Matter
Make Chatter Matter is I CAN’s campaign to ensure that children’s communication development from birth to five is a national priority.
21.03.07 - PR Help Needed
A vacany has arisen on the Board of Trustees for a volunteer with experience in PR
21.03.07 - SEN and dyspraxia in the news
The Dyspraxia Foundation responds to recent media coverage
01.09.06 - Dyspraxia Awareness Week 25 September - 1 October 2006
The Dyspraxia Foundation calls for schools to offer more varied physical education programmes to include the increasing number of children with learning and behavioural conditions.
28.06.06 - Dyspraxia Foundation Survey of Educational Provision for pupils with Dyspraxia
With debate continuing around mainstream vs special school placement for pupils with a range of physical, learning and emotional/behavioural difficulties, the Foundation asked its members to identify the factors that determine the success of the provision
18.04.06 - Ealing Speech and Language Unit under threat of closure!
The Nuffield Speech and Language Unit, based in Ealing, London W5 is under threat of closure.
11.04.06 - Volunteers needed for research project
Want to help with research on Developmental Coordination Disorder?
01.02.06 - Calling all parents!
The Dyspraxia Foundation is preparing a report to forward to the DfES highlighting models of good practice to support the educational and emotional needs of pupils with dyspraxia in schools in the UK.
05.12.05 - Go Shopping Launched
Dyspraxia Foundation launch an online shop for books, goods, membership and donations
05.12.05 - Members Forum Launched
Dyspraxia Foundation launches it's 'Members only pages' which includes the members forum.
12.11.05 - We have launched our new look website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, designed by t-morph.
30.05.05 - Annual General Meeting & Parent’s Conference 2005
A one day training and information day for parents of children with dyspraxia.
Saturday, 11th June 2005, Corinthian Conference Suite, Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Hertfordshire
Sponsored Events
05.05.10 - Run for us on 11th July! Places still available
Join our team and run for Dyspraxia in the British 10K Road Race around the streets and sights of London on Sunday, 11th July.
15.02.08 - Calling all Runners...July 2008!
Join our team and run for dyspraxia on Sunday, 6th July in the British 10K Road Race around the streets and sights of London.
21.03.07 - Running for dyspraxia
Join our band of runners on Sunday, 1st July in the British 10K Road Race around the streets and sights of London.
01.02.06 - Running for Dyspraxia
Run the London 10k Road Race and raise money for the Dyspraxia Foundation.
Press Releases
30.06.10 - ‘Being a teenager is tough, but being a teenager with dyspraxia can be a whole lot more difficult.’
That’s why this year; the Dyspraxia Foundation is holding a national conference on Saturday July 17th, in Birmingham, aimed at inspiring teenagers to discover ‘Anything is Possible’.
12.10.09 - Dyspraxia Foundation survey highlights national support needed for teenagers in Awareness Week
Teenagers across the country could be facing a frightening future of unemployment and loneliness due to a worrying lack of support and awareness of the common – yet often unrecognised – condition, dyspraxia.
01.08.09 - Let’s Do it for Dyspraxia! Summer £50 Challenge
The Dyspraxia Foundation is launching a summer appeal 'Let’s Do It for Dyspraxia! Summer £50 Challenge' to raise a staggering £100,000 to meet a rising demand for support from families across the UK.
29.09.08 - Press Release: CHARITY ASKS UK TEACHERS:HANDS UP IF YOU’VE HEARD OF DYSPRAXIA?
Thousands of children across the UK could be facing a lonely and frightening future in the classroom due to the fact that many teachers show a worryingly low awareness of the common - yet often misdiagnosed – condition, dyspraxia.
23.09.07 - Press Release: “I’m not naughty – I’m Dyspraxic”
Thousands of children and adults living with the condition – dyspraxia (1)– are facing a future of being misunderstood and unfairly labelled, according to the results of a new survey, launched today (Monday 24 September, Dyspraxia Awareness Week).
25.09.06 - Dyspraxia Foundation calls for more flexibility in P.E. lessons!
DYSPRAXIA AWARENESS WEEK – 25th September – 1st October 2006
Negative experience of P.E. lessons in childhood could lead to obesity and cardiovascular 'conditions*'.
Events
05.05.10 - Event for teens and young adults, 17th July - places still avaiable
Anything is possible: positive activities for young people with dyspraixa. (Incorporating the Dyspraxia Foundation Annual General Meeting)
04.02.10 - Training Day - Dyspraxia: An insight for teachers. 2nd March 2010
Dyspraxia Foundation Peterborough Support Group invites you to a training day for teaching professionals. The day will also be of interest to health professionals and parents.
21.10.09 - Misunderstood?! A Conference for health and education professionals working in Hertfordshire: February 2010
'The Hertfordshire Conference'
Robertson House Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
22.09.09 - Conference: Does equality legislation deliver justice to people with ND/SpLD?
Equality, Justice and Specific Processing & Learning Differences / Neurodiversity
Monday 23rd November 2009
The Resource Centre, Holloway Rd, London
14.05.09 - September Conference - Dr Madeleine Portwood
Developmental Dyspraxia: Identification and Intervention
Presented by
Dr. Madeleine Portwood
Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist
Hon. Fellow University of Durham
Friday 25 September 2009
10.00am – 3.30pm
Brierley Hill, West Midlands
01.07.08 - Dyspraxia Foundation Conference for Professionals, 27th September 2008
Spanning the years: a joint approach to dealing with dyspraxia.
A one day conference for professionals supporting children, teenagers and adults with neuro-developmental disorders.
26.03.08 - Call for Abstracts: Dyspraxia Foundation Professional Conference 2008
Spanning the years: A joint approach to dealing with dyspraxia
Saturday, 27 September, Sheraton Hotel, Heathrow, London
A one day conference for health, education professionals and anyone working with children and adults with dyspraxia
15.01.08 - AGM/Parents & Teachers Conference 14 June 2008
A one day training and information day for parents and teachers
of children with Special Educational Needs to be held on Saturday, 14 June at The London Voluntary Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
09.11.07 - Learning Alliance Event, 27th September 2007
Understanding Dyspraxia; Helping those affected to reach their full potential.
A one day event held at The Tower of London to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Dyspraxia Foundation
21.03.07 - AGM & Parent's Conference, Saturday 23 June 2007
A one day training and information day for parents, teachers and anyone with an interest in special educational needs. To be held at the International Students House, Gt Portland Street, London,
29.06.06 - Places still available for the Foundation's Professional Conference, November 2006
Genes to Jeans - Growing up with dyspraxia:
A two day conference to be held on
Friday, 10 & Saturday 11 November 2006
The Beeches Conference Centre
Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands
29.06.06 - Call for Papers: Dyspraxia Foundation Professional Conference 2006
Genes into Jeans - Growing up with dyspraxia
10 & 11 November to be held at
Bournville, Birmingham
West Midlands
29.05.05 - Dyspraxia Awareness Day 7th JULY 2005
The Dyspraxia Foundation has announced Dyspraxia Awareness Day on 7th July 2005 in a bid to raise awareness of a condition that affects approximately 10% of the population in the UK and is on the rise.