Developmental Coordination Disorder and Dyspraxia

• Definitions, prevalence and current research
• Common difficulties at home and school
• Tips for helping children with co-ordination difficulties
• An introduction to handwriting difficulties and using scissors

Motor Skills

• Common difficulties and diagnoses including Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) and Dyspraxia.
• Assessment in the school environment.
• Intervention for improving motor skills (including Gym Trail and other group activities).

Handwriting

• Pre-requisite skills and considerations for beginning and developing handwriting.
• Readiness for handwriting and pre-writing activities.
• Assessing handwriting at school.
• Planning intervention programmes.
• Secondary pupils: developing handwriting fluency, addressing on-going difficulties, examination considerations, use of technology and organisational skills.

Sensory Processing

• Common difficulties and diagnoses
• Brief overview of the sensory system
• Observing sensory processing difficulties
• Intervention for the classroom – practical strategies
• Self-regulation programmes such as Zones of Regulation and The Alert Programme

Practical workshops can also be arranged to develop skills and knowledge.  Topics include:

• Gross and fine motor exercises.
• Handwriting tools and equipment.
• Grips and grasps.
• Left-handers.
• Scissor skills.
• Adaptive equipment.

For more information or to book contact Natalie@occupationaltherapyessex.co.uk or call 07493 050474

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