Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) ---

 

## Slide 1: Title

**Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) **  

A condition that affects movement and coordination.

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## Slide 2: Life Without Support

- School work can be harder

- Sports and activities may be difficult

- Can feel left out socially

- May feel low or anxious

- Adult life can also be challenging

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## Slide 3: Physical Effects

- Problems with balance and posture

- Difficulty running or jumping

- Trouble with handwriting and using tools

- Issues with spatial awareness

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## Slide 4: Mental and Cognitive Effects

- Planning and organisation challenges

- Trouble remembering things

- Anxiety or low confidence

- Difficulty making and keeping friends

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## Slide 5: Strengths of People with Dyspraxia

- Creative and imaginative

- Caring and understanding

- Good at problem solving

- Strong verbal skills

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## Slide 6: Career Opportunities

- Creative jobs: art, music, writing

- Problem-solving jobs

- Some hands-on work or trades

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## Slide 7: Areas Where Support Helps

- Motor skills and coordination

- Organisation and time management

- Communication skills

- Mental health support

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## Slide 8: Getting Support

- See a doctor or specialist

- Occupational, physical, and speech therapy

- Counselling or CBT

- Use assistive technology

- Ask for help at school or work

- Join support groups

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## Slide 9: Final Message

With the right help, people with dyspraxia can thrive in life, work, and relationships.

Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

Dyspraxia is a neurological condition that affects movement and coordination.
It can impact physical skills, daily living, learning, and confidence.

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6. Life without Support

If a person with dyspraxia gets no support or the wrong support, they may face challenges such as:

• Learning problems: Handwriting, organisation, and memory issues can make school or college harder.

• Physical and social challenges: Struggling with sports, balance, and coordination can lead to avoiding activities and feeling left out.

• Mental health difficulties: Low self-esteem, frustration, anxiety, or depression.

• Adulthood difficulties: Problems with independent living, jobs, and daily routines.

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7. Physical Effects

Dyspraxia can affect the body in different ways:

• Gross motor skills: Problems with balance, posture, running, jumping, and sports.

• Fine motor skills: Difficulty using pens, cutlery, buttons, zips, or tools.

• Perceptual-motor skills: Trouble with spatial awareness, tracking moving objects, and coordinated movement.

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8. Mental and Cognitive Effects

Dyspraxia does not affect intelligence, but it can affect thinking skills and mental health:

• Executive function challenges: Planning, organising, remembering, and paying attention.

• Emotional well-being: Frustration, anxiety, low confidence, and difficulty with changes.

• Social skills: Trouble understanding body language or facial expressions, and making or keeping friends.

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9. Strengths of People with Dyspraxia

Many people with dyspraxia have strong abilities:

• Creativity and imagination

• Empathy and understanding for others

• Problem-solving skills

• Strong verbal communication

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10. Careers for People with Dyspraxia

With the right support, people with dyspraxia can succeed in:

• Creative jobs: Acting, music, art, writing.

• Analytical jobs: Strategic thinking, problem-solving, planning.

• Hands-on jobs: Some construction or trades where visual-spatial thinking is an advantage.

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11. Areas Where Support Helps

Common support needs include:

• Motor skills: Occupational or physical therapy.

• Organisation: Time management strategies.

• Communication: Speech therapy, assistive technology.

• Mental health: Counselling, CBT, self-esteem building.

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12. Getting Support

Ways to access help:

• Diagnosis: GP, neurologist, or psychologist assessment.

• Therapies: Occupational, physical, or speech therapy.

• Mental health help: CBT, counselling, peer support.

• Assistive technology: Speech-to-text, planners, reminders.

• School/work support: Extra time, modified tasks, use of technology.

• Support networks: Local or online dyspraxia groups.

• Advocacy: Raise awareness to encourage understanding.