Dyspraxia Magazine

03/07/2025

My life as a scientist - Written by Gillian Greenway

"There I was at the age of 57, having an assessment by an educational psychologist with special expertise in specific learning difficulties. She identified that I had a learning profile showing dyspraxic characteristics. At the time, I was a Head of Department and Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, so it could be considered as a bit strange to request an assessment so late in my career."

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There I was at the age of 57, having an assessment by an educational psychologist with special expertise in specific learning difficulties. She identified that I had a learning profile showing dyspraxic characteristics. At the time, I was a Head of Department and Professor of Analytical Chemistry at...

02/07/2025

💡 5 Signs of Dyspraxia/DCD Across All Ages ✍️

Dyspraxia, also known as DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder), affects up to 1 in 10 people, yet many signs go unnoticed, especially in adults.

Here are just a few things Dyspraxic people might experience:
🚪 Bumping into door frames, tables, or others
🍽 Struggling with cutlery or 'messy' eating
⚽ Trouble catching or throwing objects
🏃 Taking longer to learn new physical skills
👁 Finding it hard to track moving objects or text

These are common signs, but they’re often misunderstood or dismissed as clumsiness or laziness.

💬 That’s why we’re sharing this poster, to help raise awareness and change the narrative.

📢 Please share far and wide, with schools, workplaces, friends, family, and community spaces.

👉 More info + free awareness week events: www.dyspraxiamagazine.com

01/07/2025

Misconceptions about Dyspraxia - Written by Athina Spann

"Growing up with dyspraxia, I often felt like a lone sheep. I had a brief understanding of how it affected me and a rough idea of how to navigate the world, but being the only dyspraxic I knew, it was hard to address people's misconceptions. It wasn’t just me; even my family was learning as we went along."

Read the full story here:

Growing up with dyspraxia, I often felt like a lone sheep. I had a brief understanding of how it affected me and a rough idea of how to navigate the world, but being the only dyspraxic I knew, it was hard to address people's misconceptions. It wasn’t just me; even my family was learning as we went...

30/06/2025

😔💥 Bullying & Dyspraxia Awareness Matters 💜

Children and adults with Dyspraxia/DCD are at increased risk of bullying, and it’s not always obvious or talked about.

People are often:

👟 Mocked for being “clumsy”🚫 Left out for “not being good enough”🎯 Targeted at school, work, or even by those meant to support them

This kind of treatment leads to shame, isolation, and mental health struggles that can last a lifetime.

💬 We need to change this, by raising awareness, challenging assumptions, and building a world that understands Dyspraxia.

📢 Please share this poster far and wide, on your feed, in your school or workplace, with teachers, SENCOs, managers, youth workers, and beyond.

🧠 Education is the first step toward inclusion.

👉 For more info + free awareness week events: www.dyspraxiamagazine.com

28/06/2025

🧠🌻 Dyspraxia Awareness IS VITAL 🐝

Up to 10% of the population is affected by Dyspraxia/DCD, yet awareness remains shockingly low.

This impacts education, employment, mental and physical health, and day-to-day life, often leading to misunderstanding, isolation, and a lack of support.

💬 We must change the narrative by raising awareness in schools, workplaces, and across our communities.

📢 Please share this poster far and wide, on your feed, in your stories, with your HR department, SENCOs, educators, or community groups.

💻 Resources and free events will be hosted by Dyspraxia Magazine during Awareness Week from 06 - 12 October.

👉 For more info: www.dyspraxiamagazine.com

24/06/2025

Get Involved in Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025!
📅 October 6th–12th | Online | Free for All

I'm reaching out to invite researchers, occupational therapists, professionals, businesses, and community advocates to get involved in Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025.
This year’s theme is "Dyspraxia and Ageing", a topic rarely explored but deeply important.

I am looking for:
🔬 Researchers in dyspraxia
🧑‍⚕️ Occupational Therapists
🏢 Businesses or Organisations

💡Other ways to get involved:
Host a community-led discussion or Q&A session
Run a short webinar, art or writing activity, or wellness session tailored to adults with dyspraxia
Share your lived experience with ageing and dyspraxia (we welcome guest bloggers and speakers!)
Partner with us to sponsor or co-host a session
Help us spread the word by sharing this post or tagging someone who might want to contribute

🌍 All events are free and hosted online, making it accessible to everyone, wherever they are. As a non-profit, we truly value and appreciate the generosity, time, and knowledge of everyone who supports this vital but often overlooked community.

If you'd like to take part, have ideas, or want to know more, drop me a message or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] to discuss articles and advertisements.
Let’s shine a light on dyspraxia across the lifespan. Thank you for helping to build a more informed, inclusive world.

06/06/2025

Issue 17 is now available to order from our website!

https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/products/dyspraxia-magazine?variant=55382236496245

Get your order in now for despatch between Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th. We will also be selling this issue and previous issue at the Liverpool

This issue includes stories direct from our community members. And personal recognition messages from you!

Don't miss out, order yours via our website today!

(I am then on holiday for a week and then not back until the following Tuesday evening, so order dispatches will continue the day after (Wednesday 18th.)

02/06/2025

Dyspraxia Magazine's Issue 17, Summer Edition, is being printed right now!

You can pre-order your one off copy now or subscribe to start receiving them quarterly. At only £4.50 each, four times a year, we think that's great value for money, especially as this is the only Dyspraxia publication worldwide.

This issue features stories from across the globe with advice on how to stay comfortable and safe over summer while still feeling like yourself. And most importantly, messages from YOUR loved ones.

Orders will start arriving from next week, including subscribers who have already paid for their next issue. I can't wait for you to get your copy!

Order here:
https://www.dyspraxiamagazine.com/products/dyspraxia-magazine?variant=55382236496245

02/06/2025

Dyspraxia Magazine will be exhibiting and providing a talk at the Liverpool

Our latest Summer issue 17 of Dyspraxia Magazine will be available at our stall along with our previous Spring issue 16.

Will you be there?

23/05/2025

Is there someone who you really appreciate? Don't just tell them, show them!

Last call the share a message to be published in the summer issue of Dyspraxia Magazine.

Simply send us a message of someone you want to celebrate, be it a family member or friend. If you are sharing a photo of a child with us to publish you must be the parent or guardian who is able to give consent.

Don't miss out! Send us a message now!

23/05/2025

I just finished reading all the beautiful stories in the , what an amazing read!

Our copy will be available for reading downstairs in while you have a cuppa - I definitely recommend a flip through