Dyspraxia

Also known as: Developmental Coordination disorder; Motor Learning Difficulty; Percepto-motor Dysfunction

If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can also browse our range of parent guides on aspects of caring for a disabled child in our resource library.

To meet other parents see support groups below or meet other parents online in our closed Facebook group.

Please see below for reliable medical information on Dyspraxia produced by alternative providers.

NHS website
www.nhs.uk/conditions

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

Dyspraxia Foundation

Helpline: 01462 454 986
Email: info@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Website: dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

The Foundation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1058352. It provides information and support to individuals and families affected by dyspraxia and has a network of local support groups in England and Wales. 

Group details last reviewed March 2024.

Direct services for children with dyspraxia are also provided by the Foundation for Conductive Education (see entry Cerebral Palsy).