We are very proud to be running a week of programs from the 28th June to 2nd July focusing on employment. This event will take place over a series of free to access webinars, live Facebook streams and specialised focused events for those aged 16-25. Although this event is focused on those served by our Youth Group, any events which are free to view can be attended by anyone with an interest in the subjects involved.
Please see the list of the events below, and links (if required) to attend them, if a link isn’t available for the event that you are interested in then please check back to this page later and keep an eye on our social media channels for when the event is available to book.
Research Study – Human Movement
My name is Mirela Ivanova and I am a Research Assistant at the Motor Development and Impact (MoDI) Lab at the University of Surrey. I am an undergraduate Psychology student and I am currently in my Placement Year. The research I have been investigating this year has focused on Dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). I have been working alongside my supervisor Judith Gentle and we would like to invite you to take part in our research study, which is investigating the effect of people’s movement coordination patterns on social perceptions.
Young Scientists Wanted! (Updated)
Dyspraxia Foundation Spring Garden
Spring is (finally!) making an appearance in the UK, so why not get creative and plant a flower in our Spring Garden?
You, your colleagues, family, friends, anyone and everyone you know can get involved by planting a virtual crocus, tulip, or daffodil and watching as our garden blooms with every donation. Whether just for fun, in memory of a loved one, or in hope for a future, our virtual spring garden is designed to raise vital funds to enable us to sustain our services and achieve that little bit more; from promoting better diagnostic and treatment facilities for those who have dyspraxia, to helping education and health professionals to assist those with dyspraxia/DCD, to doing all we can to promote awareness and understanding of dyspraxia/DCD throughout society.
University of Warwick – Research
I’m Iona Hemmings, I recently graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc in Psychology and am currently training to be a Primary school teacher at the University of Birmingham. Alongside teacher training I’m conducting some research with Dr. Jagjeet Jutley-Neilson who is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick. Our research aims to explore the relationship between parental/carer reporting of their children’s Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) symptomology and Sensory Sensitivity Profiles. We are also planning on exploring the impact of additional diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD symptomology on this relationship. To collect our data, we are using an online survey – https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgBusUKrRwLj23r – which takes about 20-30 minutes for a parent/carer to complete.
Celebrating Neurodiversity Week
We are proud to share this blog from Sarah Chicken to mark Neurodiversity Week. Sarah is a member of the Dyspraxia Foundation Research Panel.
Unfortunately, due to a few technical issues with our website, we have not been able to share as much as we could on our website this week, but we have shared lots of stories across our social media platforms. Including, Mikey talking about Verbal Dyspraxia and Newly appointed Local Co-ordinator, Jo, talks about her lived experience.
Parent/Carer Survey
Are you a parent/carer of a primary or secondary-school aged child living in the UK? If so, please help us gather evidence to highlight the impact of the pandemic on the educational experience of dyspraxic children by completing this survey. The findings will be used to inform policy makers and others about the impact of multiple lockdowns on dyspraxic children’s learning, development and well-being, and to identify any lessons learned.
ASICS London 10K 2021
It’s back, and we’re ready to cheer you on from Westminster Bridge!
The ASICS London 10K will take place on Sunday 25 July 2021. Join us and secure your spot for London’s best summer celebration of running with live music and entertainment at every kilometre along the flat, fast-paced 10K route. Dash past iconic landmarks Big Ben, the London Eye and River Thames. All participants will receive free race photos, an exclusive finisher tee and goody bag.
An evening of Comedy
Looking for something to do on the 14th March? Why not have an evening of laughs in aid of the Dyspraxia Foundation! ‘The Better Late than Never’ 30th Birthday Bash takes place then, with an evening of laughs including Harriet Kemsley who was very popular at our Birmingham Adults Conference!
Free intervention videos to improve hand-eye coordination
Free intervention videos to improve hand-eye coordination of children with dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder.
Restricted access to occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other rehabilitation services is understandably having a negative effect on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children, parents and their carers. Therapists have adapted and many are using remote online or video-based service provision. In recognition of the current constraints on face-to-face therapy, academics have recently developed and produced therapeutic intervention videos, designed for clinicians, parents and children to use, especially tailored to help children with dyspraxia/DCD to improve their hand-eye coordination.