Essential Resources for Parents and Adults Living with DCD/Dyspraxia and Those Supporting Them
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Living with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), often known as dyspraxia, can present challenges in daily life for both children and adults. Whether you’re a parent looking for ways to support your child, or an adult navigating life with DCD, understanding and accessing the right resources is key. Here are some valuable videos and fact sheets designed to offer guidance and practical strategies for better managing DCD.
1. Movement Matters UK
The Movement Matters UK website offers a range of resources for parents, educators, and health professionals to help understand and manage DCD. Their videos and fact sheets provide practical tips on supporting motor development in children. These resources can be a great starting point for learning more about DCD and how to help your child succeed both at home and at school. Visit Movement Matters UK
2. Watch Me Do IT
This site provides engaging video resources from Manchester Metropolitan University, aimed at helping children and young people with DCD develop their motor skills. These step-by-step videos make learning new tasks more accessible and encourage children to practise through imitation. Explore Watch Me Do IT
3. Understanding DCD
The CanChild resource, “Children with DCD: At Home, at School, and in the Community,” offers an excellent booklet with strategies for supporting children with DCD across various environments. It’s perfect for parents and educators seeking practical advice on how to help children thrive. Download the CanChild booklet
4. Raising Children Network
The Raising Children Network provides a comprehensive guide for parents in understanding DCD. This resource covers symptoms, diagnosis, and how to support a child with DCD through everyday challenges, offering valuable insights into the condition. Visit Raising Children Network
5. DCD in Secondary School: Let’s MATCH for Success
The MATCH framework offers a structured approach to helping children with DCD manage the transition into secondary school. It’s a practical resource designed to help young people with DCD navigate new environments and build coping strategies for academic and social success. Explore the MATCH framework
6. Support for Adults with Dyspraxia/DCD
Adults with DCD can face challenges in the workplace, at home, and in social situations. The Dyspraxia Ireland website provides valuable information and tips for managing DCD in adulthood, including advice on employment, driving, and day-to-day living. Visit Dyspraxia Ireland
7. Coordination and Motor Development Resources
The NHS Kent Children’s Therapies pod provides helpful resources specifically for children with motor coordination difficulties. The fact sheets and videos offer practical advice and exercises to improve coordination and motor skills, which can be shared with both parents and educators. Access NHS Kent resources
8. International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder
The International Society of Research and Advocacy for Developmental Coordination Disorder (ISRA-DCD) is a not-for-profit organisation working to advance knowledge of DCD and raise global awareness. They offer a community membership for Individuals and/or family members of individuals with DCD.
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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