where parents and kids can blow off some
steam and have a natter. We recently held a successful and well attended series
of Adult and Child centred Workshops in Durham covering Behavioural issues in Dyspraxic Children
and young people and Occupational Therapy programmes for improving a Dyspraxic
Childs co-ordination and learning skills.
Tina (our Local Co-ordinator)played
a major role in the coming together of Professionals from Health, Social Services
and Education in the area to attend a major conference at the Bishops Palace in
Bishop Auckland in the Spring of 2001. Since then the proffesionals have inproved their service to the community. Her energy and that of DFCD's Committee + an army of dedicated volunteers have ensured that the group continues to go from strength to strength.
THE CHALLENGE
"Everyone says I'm stupid but I know I'm not.
I wish someone could understand what it is like to be me. I feel so fed up and lonley" (by Sarah aged 8)
"My writing is messy,
My drawings are too,
I don't like my paintings,
I wish I was like YOU"
(by Tom aged 10)
Quotes taken directly from from the
Dyspraxia Foundation leaflet ("Dyspraxia Explained")
A Brief description of Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia is surprisingly common in both children and adults. The definition of Dyspraxia is said to be AN INPAIRMENT OR IMMATURITY OF THE ORGANISATION OF MOVEMENT." Associated with Dyspraxia may be problems of LANGUAGE, PERCEPTION AND THOUGHT plus conditions such as DYSLEXIA and ADHD.
It is seen as a hidden condition which is still poorly understood by many people including Parents, Doctors and Teachers. The Dyspraxia Foundation and DFCD along with many other bodies are committed to making the Teaching and Medical Professions more aware of Dyspraxia; and to spread the understanding of how those affected can be helped.
Unfortunately Dyspraxia is not curable but children with this condition MAY improve with maturity. Symptoms in children and adults lessen IF they are given appropratiate treatment at an early stage in their development. It is important that the treatment for the child and advice to the parents are given by the appropriate professionals without undue delay in order to minimise the day to day difficulties that Dyspraxia can cause.
To get a much more detailed explanation on the condition and how to get the right help click Dyspraxia Explained.
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