Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service

21/01/2026

✨ Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service ✨

Supporting children and families with clear, compassionate, and professional dyspraxia assessments across Yorkshire 💙

✅ Private Dyspraxia Assessments in Yorkshire
✅ Assessments available from age 5 using gold standard assessment tools
✅ Conducted by a fully qualified Occupational Therapist
✅ Follows current best practice and professional guidelines
✅ Comprehensive, in-depth assessment reports
✅ Clear, practical recommendations for home and school

At Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service, we understand how important it is to get the right assessment — one that truly recognises your child’s strengths as well as their challenges. Our assessments are thorough, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual, helping families move forward with confidence and clarity.

If you’re seeking answers, reassurance, or practical next steps, we’re here to help 🌱

📍 Yorkshire-based
📩 Get in touch to find out more or to book an assessment - WhatsApp 07745543850

12/01/2026

Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service - Handy Tips!

Dressing Made Easier 🤠

Getting dressed shouldn’t be stressful! Here are some simple tips to make mornings smoother and more independent. 🌟

• Lay out clothes the night before to reduce morning stress.
• Choose clothes with simple fastenings (zips over buttons). Choose footwear with easy fastenings such as slip ons.
• Sit down while dressing to improve balance and reduce fatigue.
• Use colour-coded drawers or labels for quick outfit choices.

Why it helps: Planning ahead and simplifying choices reduces decision fatigue and makes mornings calmer 👕

12/01/2026

Another satisfied client:

"Kerry was really welcoming and patient. She explained every step of the assessment and gave clear instructions. I felt very at ease. The report she provided was extremely detailed and included recommendations going forward. Kerry was happy to discuss my questions both during and after the assessment. I would definitely recommend Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service."

19/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service. We are closed now until 29th December 2025!

03/12/2025

Many individuals with dyspraxia experience frequent trips or falls due to challenges with balance, motor planning and spatial awareness.

The article below offers valuable insight into why this happens and why understanding these experiences is essential for better support.

Raising awareness helps create safer, more inclusive environments for dyspraxic children and adults alike.



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Most (72%) people with dyspraxia report high anxiety about falling – yet they’re not even mentioned in fall prevention guidelines. https://theconversation.com/people-with-dyspraxia-are-at-high-risk-of-falling-and-its-too-often-overlooked-256134?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1764742673

30/10/2025

Great article to raise awareness of dyspraxia in schools 🤗

Dyspraxia at school

Practical everyday aspects of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), by Emily Lawlor.

https://senmagazine.co.uk/content/specific-needs/dyspraxia/27121/dyspraxia-at-school/

The Unicorn School

26/09/2025

New study shows how deeply dyspraxia affects people in day to day tasks.

New findings reveal how deeply developmental coordination disorder is impacting the lives of around 5 per cent of UK children

08/09/2025

🧠✨ Struggling with coordination, handwriting, or everyday motor skills? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help.

At Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service, we offer specialist assessments for:
👧 Children aged 5 and over
🧑 Adults of all ages
👶 Children under 5 (motor skills only — formal dyspraxia diagnosis begins at age 5)

Led by a highly trained and experienced occupational therapist, our service is rooted in over 20 years of clinical expertise and advanced training in dyspraxia and related challenges — including handwriting, sensory processing, and neurodevelopmental needs.

We provide clear, compassionate guidance tailored to each individual, helping families and adults understand strengths, needs, and practical strategies for everyday life.

📍 Based in Yorkshire — supporting families across the region and surrounding areas.

💬 Message us to learn more or book an assessment.

19/08/2025

‘Ellie the Elephant’ brought her human to an assessment yesterday! They made friends with Teeth King the clinic dinosaur! BFF! 🦖 🐘 👦

19/08/2025

🧠 Introducing Kerry Delaney – Occupational Therapist at Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service 🧠

If you’re seeking private support for dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), look no further than Kerry Delaney, a highly specialist Occupational Therapist at Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service.

Kerry has been a qualified occupational therapist for over 20 years and brings expertise in assessing and supporting children and adults with dyspraxia. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, and she’s known for her advanced sensory integration training across multiple providers, gaining distinction level post graduate qualifications.

✨ What does Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service do?

• ✅ DSM-5 diagnostic criteria used in every dyspraxia assessment
• ✅ Sensory summary included in all reports—because sensory processing is often an area of difficulty in dyspraxia
• ✅ Detailed reports and recommendations, which should ensure reasonable adjustments as part of the Equality Act 2010 in education and in the workplace.
• ✅ Assessments follow best practice from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the European Academy of Childhood Disability

Kerry’s assessments are detailed, compassionate, and designed to identify the impact of dyspraxia on movement, coordination, planning, and emotional wellbeing. Whether it’s handwriting, motor skills, or executive functioning, Kerry’s reports provide clear recommendations that support school accommodations, and workplace adjustments.

📍 Clinic in Yorkshire just off the M1, near Barnsley
📄 Comprehensive reports included
📞 Book your assessment today: kerry@yorkshiredyspraxia.co.uk

23/07/2025

🧠 Dyspraxia (DCD) Affects 1 in 20 Children — And It’s Still Being Overlooked 🧠

A recent article highlights what we at Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service see every day: too many children in the UK are battling Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) without the understanding or support they deserve.

🧩 Often dismissed as “clumsy” or “not trying hard enough”, children with DCD face real challenges with:
• Handwriting and fine motor skills
• Physical coordination in PE
• Everyday tasks like tying shoelaces

Despite being as common as ADHD, DCD remains underdiagnosed — with families often waiting nearly 3 years for a diagnosis. And even after a diagnosis, many parents feel support in school is still lacking.

✨ This is why we exist.
At Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service, we provide:
✅ Specialist assessments
✅ Tailored support strategies
✅ Empowerment for families, schools, and children

Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service

📍 Based in Yorkshire
🌐 Serving families across the region
📞 Contact us today to book an assessment

New findings reveal how deeply developmental coordination disorder is impacting the lives of around 5 per cent of UK children

17/07/2025

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟
At Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service, we’re passionate about dyspraxia—a hidden condition that affects coordination, planning, and sometimes even speech and memory.

Here are some fascinating facts about dyspraxia that many people don’t know:

🧠 Dyspraxia is neurological, not related to muscle weakness. The brain has trouble processing information and sending messages to the body.

👶 It’s lifelong. While often noticed in childhood, dyspraxia doesn’t go away with age. Many adults continue to face challenges—just in different ways.

📚 It’s more than “clumsiness.” Dyspraxia can affect:
• Fine motor skills (writing, using cutlery)
• Gross motor skills (balance, sports)
• Organisation, memory, and even emotional regulation

👧 1 in 10 people may be affected to some degree. That’s more common than many people think!

💬 Every person is different. No two people experience dyspraxia in exactly the same way—support needs to be tailored.

💡 Want to have a quality assessment?
We’re here to assess children and adults across the lifespan, to help people understand their own strengths and needs in education, and the workplace to understand dyspraxia better and build confidence 💙

🌐 Visit our website: www.yorkshiredyspraxia.co.uk
📩 Get in touch: 07745543850

Dyspraxia assessments across Yorkshire