Dyspraxia
What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia is a specific learning difficulty related to the way that the brain processes information, which results in messages not being properly or fully transmitted.
Dyspraxia is associated with difficulties in movement, perception, language thought processes, planning and organisation.
It is thought that dyspraxia affects about 10% of the normal population, and that it is due to an immaturity of in the development of neurones rather than brain damage.
Dyspraxia may overlap and co-exist with other conditions such as: dyslexia, autism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in the same person.
Dyspraxia signs
People with dyspraxia may experience some or all of the following signs:
- Clumsy movement and poor balance
- Poor co-ordination of the two sides of the body
- Poor hand to hand eye co-ordination
- Difficulties with orientation and with following directions
- Lack of rhythm
- Poor memory
- Poor concentration
- Over or under sensitivity to sound, touch or light
- Low self esteem and increased levels of stress
What to do if you think you may be dyspraxic
Make an appointment to see a Disability Advisor for a simple screening. If the Advisor thinks you may be dyspraxic, they will recommend a full diagnostic assessment with an Educational Psychologist. This can be arranged at College. The appropriate support can then be organised for you.
Accessibility Service contacts
Gaynor Astbury - Accessibility Services Manager
Tel: 01326 370443 (ext 1443)
email: gaynor.astbury@falmouth.ac.uk
Sophie Atherton - Accessibility Adviser - Tremough
Tel: 01326 253629 (ext 3629)
email: sophie.atherton@falmouth.ac.uk
Mel Dove - Accessibility Adviser - Woodlane
Tel: 01326 213737 (ext 3737)
email: mel.dove@falmouth.ac.uk
Susanna Pope - Mental Health Accessibility Advisor - Tremough
Tel: 01326 254149
email: susanna.pope@falmouth.ac.uk
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