Dyspraxia Foundation

Focus: A new magazine for Dyspraxia/DCD

Published June 19, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

Authors Janet Taylor and Martha Jayne are pleased to introduce ‘Focus’; a regular newsletter for members of the Dyspraxia Foundation with an interest in dyspraxia in adulthood.

We have decided to honour Mary Colley’s memory and entitle this e-magazine ‘Focus’ after a publication produced by Mary for DANDA (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association). The first issue of this magazine will be FREE for anyone to download. After this, each issue will be available on the member’s only section of the Dyspraxia Foundation website www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk. Focus will be published four times a year and packed with; practical advice, information, poetry, lived experiences, useful contacts and photography. ...read more

Donate whilst shopping with The Able Label

Published June 14, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

We are delighted to be working alongside ‘The Able Label’; a fashion retailer with a range of clothes especially designed to help with a variety of physical and cognitive needs. Their quality fabrics, discreet adaptive designs, innovative fastenings and hidden extras make dressing easier for those who may suffer from restricted movement or lack of finger dexterity. The design of the garments has also taken carers’ requirements into account so assisted dressing is quicker, easier and safer. Yet when they’re being worn, no one would know they were adapted! ...read more

International classical singer Stephanie Guidera to fundraise for Dyspraxia Foundation

Published June 9, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

Promising classical singer Stephanie Guidera is donating part of her singing fee to the Dyspraxia Foundation to help others with this hidden and often misunderstood condition, following her own life-changing diagnosis.

Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects the ability to master skilled movements and some aspects of learning. Dyspraxia/DCD is a lifelong condition affecting gross and fine motor coordination in adults and children. In addition many may experience difficulties with organisational skills, memory, processing speed and in some cases speech. This makes it difficult for people with Dyspraxia/DCD to carry out everyday tasks others take for granted, such as handwriting, cooking, driving a car and organising daily life. ...read more

You make the difference!

Published June 1, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

You make the difference! Volunteers’ Week (1—7 June) is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. More than 21 million people volunteer in the UK at least once a year and volunteers contribute to an estimated £22.6bn to the UK economy! People who volunteer make an invaluable contribution to society and make a significant difference to the work of the Dyspraxia Foundation. ...read more

Exclusive Screening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (3D)

Published May 26, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

Join us in London on 16th December to view the brand new Star Wars: The Last Jedi (3D) at an exclusive screening for the Dyspraxia Foundation!

The Odeon Covent Garden is the location, located in London’s famous Shaftesbury Avenue, join us at this exclusive event! ...read more

Our wonderful Fundraisers!

Published May 25, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

We have so many wonderful fundraisers, increasing awareness of Dyspraxia/DCD and to raise much needed funds for the charity. The Dyspraxia Foundation is purely funded by your fundraising, purchasing memberships or by becoming a friend. ...read more

Dyspraxia Foundation visit Westminster

Published May 10, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

Last week Wednesday, a group of representatives from the Dyspraxia Foundation attended a parliamentary discussion and giving their own voice to raise awareness and giving evidence of good practice and barriers to employment for those with dyspraxia. ...read more

Dyspraxia: Let’s get moving!

Published April 27, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

We hear from many people with Dyspraxia that due to poor coordination many people find it hard to join in with more active activities. We also hear that many get tired easily or worry about how other people react to their poor motor skills. ...read more

Happy Easter!

Published April 15, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

A Happy Easter from everyone at the Dyspraxia Foundation!

This Easter Weekend why not take a few minutes of your day to join the Dyspraxia Foundation?

Without your memberships, donations, attending our conferences and fundraising we simply wouldn’t be able to continue to support those with Dyspraxia/DCD and their friends and family. Please watch our video and add your voice to ours and let’s all raise the profile of Dyspraxia/DCD. ...read more

Dyspraxia on BBC Radio 2

Published April 10, 2017 | By Matt Devonshire

Today was an exciting day! On the Jeremy Vine Show (Just to confuse matters slightly, Paddy O’Connell was sitting in for Jeremy today), Lottie Jenkins, alongside Dr Sarah Jarvis talked, and raised awareness of Dyspraxia, which included many people phoning in afterwards! ...read more