Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service

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

09/07/2025

“Dyspraxia is not just clumsiness”

Research study examines the impact of this condition in this helpful article.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/2025/dyspraxia-study/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLbYbJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtCz9u4iTPzOyYTZtUnTsw4XvL4Ahyx6zWruqhRJdhtmT7bOF_ebNIHzVtIz_aem_p6uphrhv2D4kst-qZgIFHQ

Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2 children in each class of 30 in the UK. It has a range of characteristics including difficulties with jumping, running, catching or kicking a ball, using stairs, getting dressed and keeping...

03/07/2025

The medical term for dyspraxia is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Here is a great article explaining what it is.

https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/what-is-dcd-dyspraxia-and-how-does-it-affect-learning?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLJO6ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt65Be9knLLIe1o6DmzF_GHoKkpDQncpWE7gAn5FuMBZjy9jVgdvyjE1xlXE_aem_thjiC_uTkCF2kEDxrjb9xg

Developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) affects as many children as ADHD but is widely misunderstood. So, what do teachers need to know about this condition?

18/06/2025

18/06/2025

Yorkshire Dyspraxia Service offers dyspraxia assessments from age 5 upwards.

We follow the DSM V criteria for Developmental Coordination Disorder.

22/05/2025

As with many neurodevelopmental conditions, dyspraxia and ADHD share some common traits and often co-occur.

08/05/2025

Dyspraxia is primarily a movement and coordination difficulty however can affect many more aspects of a persons life.

Does your child struggle with coordination, planning, or staying focused?

Perhaps they seem clumsy, have difficulty with handwriting, or find it hard to organise their thoughts and tasks?

These could be signs of Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)—conditions that affect motor skills, sensory processing, and much more.

We know how overwhelming it can feel when it all impacts your child’s daily life, education, and relationships. But you’re not alone, and understanding is the first step toward making a difference. We have just the webinar for you...

Join our upcoming webinar on Dyspraxia and DCD t with Alison Hart from Childrens Choice to:
💡 Gain insights into what these conditions look like.
💡 Understand how they can affect your child’s confidence and mental health.
💡 Learn practical strategies to support their unique needs.

There'll be opportunity to ask questions, too.

📅 Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/970343953887

Great for parents and professionals, alike. The webinar is recorded and will be available for ticketholders for up to 30 days afterwards.

24/04/2025

A very enthusiastic visitor this week! 🤩