Dyspraxia Dialogues is a non-profit community group which exists to support and inform those affected by dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) as well as to raise awareness of dyspraxia. We also run peer support groups, both face to face in Norwich and Norfolk and online for adults across the UK with a diagnosis or self-diagnosis of dyspraxia.

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Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and a type of neurodivergence. It is classed as a specific learning difficulty as well as a physical disability. It is very common yet not well understood, although awareness is growing. Dyspraxia affects fine and gross motor control, balance, spatial awareness, coordination and planning. It is by no means limited to physical symptoms and movement, as it also affects many other areas of daily life. For an easy way to understand and communicate to others the basics of dyspraxia, we can recommend the children's book Priya, A Panda with Dyspraxia, by Jo North at Shine Books, who kindly donate 10% of the sales of this book to us.

 

Dyspraxia Dialogues was founded in 2023 by Catherine who facilitates the dyspraxia peer support groups. She had a late diagnosis of dyspraxia in lockdown and since then has wanted to provide support and raise awareness of dyspraxia to help others. Catherine is a BACP Accredited counsellor, coach and EMDR practitioner and works as an Associate Lecturer at The Open University, where she has contributed to neurodiversity research.

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We are passionate about increasing dyspraxia awareness by helping individuals and organisations understand the condition better, so that they are equipped to more effectively work with and understand adults, children and young people with dyspraxia. We offer Dyspraxia Awareness Training and CPD to UK charities and businesses, please enquire by email if this would interest you.

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If you are interested in private coaching or psychotherapy/counselling related to dyspraxia, or would like to refer someone else, Catherine can offer this through her business website, Catherine's Corner.