National Dyspraxia Support

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination.

Dyspraxia does not affect your intelligence. It can affect your co-ordination skills – such as tasks requiring balance, playing sports or learning to drive a car. Dyspraxia can also affect your fine motor skills, such as writing or using small objects.

Symptoms of dyspraxia

Symptoms of dyspraxia can vary between individuals and may change over time. You may find routine tasks difficult.

If you have dyspraxia it may affect:

• your co-ordination, balance and movement

• how you learn new skills, think, and remember information at work and home

• your daily living skills, such as dressing or preparing meals

• your ability to write, type, draw and grasp small objects

• how you function in social situations

• how you deal with your emotions

• time management, planning and personal organisation skills

Dyspraxia should not be confused with other disorders affecting movement, such as cerebral palsy and stroke. It can affect people of all intellectual abilities.

See a GP if you think you may have undiagnosed dyspraxia or problems with your co-ordination. It's a good idea to keep a diary of your symptoms. 

Support for people living with dyspraxia

Dyspraxia can have a big effect on your life. It might help to talk to others with dyspraxia.

Dyspraxic Adults forum is an online space. Support for people living with dyspraxia Dyspraxia can have a big effect on your life. It might help to talk to others with dyspraxia.

Dyspraxic Adults is an online forum for adults with dyspraxia to chat, discuss challenges and share experiences) for adults with dyspraxia to chat, discuss challenges and share experiences.

Dyspraxia UK is a charity supporting individuals and families affected by dyspraxia. They have a public helpline and provide advice to individuals and professionals.