Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) — what it is, how it shows up in daily life, and practical support at home, school and work.
Parents & carers
What is dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia (also called DCD) affects how the brain plans and coordinates movement — it is not clumsiness, laziness or low intelligence.
Signs of dyspraxia
Signs of dyspraxia in toddlers, primary-age children and teenagers — covering gross motor, fine motor, organisation and emotional clues.
Getting help and assessment
When to seek extra support, who can help (GP, OT, SENCO, paediatrician), and what a good dyspraxia support plan looks like.
Dyspraxia at school
Classroom adjustments, kind PE support, handwriting strategies, exam arrangements, and how teachers can protect confidence.
Daily living at home
Practical home strategies for dressing, eating, hygiene, organisation and fatigue — plus fine-motor and gross-motor activities that build skills without shame.