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Developmental Co-ordination Disorder

Commonly known as Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia is known by health professionals and researchers as “Developmental Cooridnation Disorder (DCD) with poor gross and fine motor coordination.

Image Credit: Laura Cramb Speech Therapy

Data Sources: Dyspraxia Foundation & Psychiatry UK

Image Credit: Twinkl

Children with Dyspraxia are less likely than their peers to achieve 5 or more GCSE’s at Grade A-C (New grading 5-9).

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This can impact a young person’s access to further education or employment.

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A survey carried out by the Dyspraxia Foundation suggests early identification of Dyspraxia with access to support helped with educational outcomes.

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Dyspraxia is one of the most common developmental differences in children affecting approximately 1 child in every class of 30 but despite this high incidence, teachers receive little training.

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Dyspraxia is known by health professionals and researchers as “Developmental Cooridnation Disorder (DCD) with poor gross and fine motor coordination.

Image Credit: Verywell

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