Dyspraxia Awareness Day 2025

Curious about Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and want to learn more?

Do you suspect you or your child might have Dyspraxia and need guidance and support?

Would you like to connect with others living with Dyspraxia to share experiences and strategies?

Dyspraxia is a common yet often overlooked neurodevelopmental condition. It affects motor skills and can significantly impact learning, daily life, and wellbeing. Despite its prevalence, Dyspraxia is frequently misunderstood in educational, medical, and workplace settings, leaving many without the support they need to thrive.

This annual Dyspraxia Awareness Day brings together a diverse community of health professionals, teachers, parents, carers, employers, and individuals with lived experience of Dyspraxia. Together, we aim to raise awareness, share insights, and build a stronger, more supportive environment for individuals with Dyspraxia and their families.

• Expert Insights: Hear about the latest research and practical strategies from researchers at the University of Surrey.
• Lived Experience talkes: Learn from adults living with Dyspraxia as they share personal stories, challenges and successes.
• Interactive Sessions: Take part in demonstrations, and discussions to explore solutions and strategies.
• Research Opportunities: Contribute to ongoing studies, influence future research design, and help shape better support for individuals with Dyspraxia.
• Networking & Support: Connect with professionals and peers, exchange ideas, and find pathways to services and resources.

You’ll leave with fresh knowledge, practical ideas, insights from lived experience, and clear signposting to support networks.

For any information or questions, please contact the organisers: Dr Judith Gentle ([email protected]), Dr Marie Martel ([email protected]) and Emma Aitken ([email protected]). For more resources on Dyspraxia, please consult the webpage of the Motor Development and Impact (MoDI) Lab (Motor Development and Impact Lab | University of Surrey)

We would like to thank the The Waterloo Foundation for funding this event.

Info: Coffee, live polls, discussion with other attendees/researchers.

Info: Talks from University of Surrey researchers, followed by a discussion with the attendees

Info: Dyspraxia/DCD at Work: Strengths, Everyday Design & Practical Adjustments: This talk reframes DCD through a strengths lens and shares practical, low-cost adjustments for study, employment and daily life.

Info: Your chance to browse and talk with academics around research posters, occupational therapists, or individuals with lived experience, and to try demos to better understand dyspraxia.

Info: Hear from people with lived experience, their journey, successes and challenges as well as their work around supporting their community and raising awareness. After the two talks, Sethuni Handapangoda and Charis Hawkley will join the discussion for a panel.

Info: Grab a coffee, discuss with other attendes and share your feedback of the day

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Mary's Church Guildford with Guildford Methodist Church, Quarry Street, Guildford, United Kingdom

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