2. A
Fantastic
Dyspraxic
Presentation

3. (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder) Information Presentation
Dyspraxia and DCD
Dyspraxia
(Developmental Co-ordination Disorder)
Information Presentation
Dyspraxia: Dys =Greek word for ‘bad/ill/abnormal’
Praxia =Greek word for ‘to act’

4. Introduction
Hello, my name is Robert and welcome to this presentation on Dyspraxia and DCD

5. About Me Diagnosed at 9 years old Run a website on Dyspraxia
Have had Dyspraxia all my life
Volunteer for the Dyspraxia Foundation
Assist with an online Dyspraxia Youth Group

6. Presentation Aims
Understand what Dyspraxia/DCD is and how it affects an individual 
Know how to support the individual 
Know where to go for additional information and resource 

7. I have Dyspraxia I am Dyspraxic Jargon Buster 
Both the terms Dyspraxia and Dyspraxic can be used; it’s just depends on the context you’re speaking in: 
I have Dyspraxia
I am Dyspraxic

8. Developmental Coordination Disorder
Known by the acronym DCD, it is slightly different to Dyspraxia, but in practice, it is the same. 
It’s down to a professional preference whether it is Dyspraxia or DCD that is diagnosed. 
For the remainder of this presentation I will refer to Dyspraxia and DCD simply as Dyspraxia. 

9. In a nutshell
Dyspraxia is an impairment or immaturity of the brain which results in information not being transmitted properly.

10. Dyspraxia can affect the following areas of growth and development.
Aspects Affected
Dyspraxia can affect the following areas of growth and development.

11. Aspects Explained

12. How it Affects
Detail on how Dyspraxia affects an individual

13. Support and Help
1) Patience: With those with Dyspraxia they can struggle with processing information. So tolerance goes a long way.
2) Clear Walkways: Having walkways clear makes it easier for those with dyspraxia to walk around the workspace.
Detail on how Dyspraxia affects an individual

14. Some Helpful Tools Slanted Desk and Pen Grips
Can help all sort of writing problems such as; handwriting and aching wrists, etc
Devices and tools that can help

15. Dyspraxia Foundation DyspraxiaFoundation.org.uk
Founded in 1987, the Dyspraxia Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness, spread information and help support people that are affected by Dyspraxia.
Dyspraxia foundation
DyspraxiaFoundation.org.uk

16. Dyspraxic Fantastic DyspraxicFantastic.com
I’ve only scratched the surface in this presentation, so if you want more information then you can find it on my blog.
DyspraxicFantastic.com

17. Handy Websites NHS Site
nhs.uk/conditions/Dyspraxia-in-adults/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Online Test NeuroKnowHow.com/dyspraxia/adult-dyspraxia-questionnaire
List of other Links DyspraxicFantastic.com/recommended-websites

18. Thank-you for listening. Do you have any questions or anything to add?