Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia is a condition affecting physical coordination. Childhood development such as crawling, walking, writing, drawing and sporting ability may be delayed with DCD or be behind what may be expected. A definite diagnosis often does not happen until a child is 5 years old or more. In this webinar neurodiversity expert, professor Amanda Kirby will explain what Dyspraxia is, what areas are of particular challenge for children with DCD and what strategies and interventions parents and teachers can employ to support children with the condition.

What you will learn:

• What is Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia?
• What are the common challenges for school age children?
• What can you do practically at home and school to provide support?
• Learn skills and interventions to help family life with a DCD child

BIO-

Professor Amanda Kirby is a trustee of the ADHD Foundation, works closely with the BDA, Dyspraxia Foundation and several Autism charities. She has written 8 books and more than 100 research papers in the field and is an emeritus Professor at the University of South Wales and honorary professor at Cardiff University. She is a parent of neurodivergent children, and grandchildren and a GP. Her personal experiences drove her to change career in order to understand more about neurodiversity for herself and her family. She founded and ran a clinical and research team for 15 years relating to neurodiversity supporting 1000s of families and subsequently completed a PhD in emerging adulthood in neurodiversity.