What is Dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia Foundation / What We Do / Charity Aims

The Dyspraxia Foundation is a small charity with a big heart, helping people around the world…

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Charity Aims

The objectives of the Foundation are:

To support individuals and families affected by dyspraxia/DCD.
To promote better diagnostic and treatment facilities for those who have dyspraxia/DCD.
To help professionals in health and education to assist those with Dyspraxia/DCD.
To promote awareness and understanding of dyspraxia/DCD.

Each year the Foundation answers approximately 10,000 enquiries and distributes more than 20,000 leaflets about the condition. The Foundation seeks every opportunity to increase understanding of dyspraxia/DCD, particularly among professionals in health and education.

The Foundation is run by fewer than six full-time equivalents paid staff and is supported extensively by volunteers. Its work is funded entirely by voluntary donations and membership subscriptions.

What else do we do?

Publish leaflets, booklets, books and guides for parents, those who have dyspraxia and professionals.
Organises conferences and talks about dyspraxia and related topics for parents, carers and professionals.
Supports a network of local groups across the United Kingdom.
Supports a group for adults who have dyspraxia/DCD.