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**September 2026 course ONLINE**
Assessing Adults for Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) requires a very different set of knowledge, understanding and skills than when working with children. I am delighted to be able to deliver our second training course this week, we have a fantastic group of Occupational Therapists taking part. We keep the numbers small to ensure high-quality discussion so this current round is fully booked and underway, but training will run again in the new year. I have kind permission of one person who went through assessment to anonymously quote why assessment matters:
Knowing my diagnosis was profoundly important in enabling self-knowledge and self-compassion. Holding myself to a reasonable standard has always been difficult for me, and knowing that I am the way that I am allows me to acknowledge both my strengths and my limitations, and treat myself with the kindness which every person deserves. - Adult with DCD/Dyspraxia.
Thank you to Dyspraxia Ireland who host the course and Deloitte Ireland for funding the research I conducted to set the course up and ensure best evidence-based practice.
Dr Dorothy Armstrong
Facilitated by Dr Dorothy Armstrong
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a life-long condition that continues to impact self-care, productivity, and leisure throughout adulthood. Adults with DCD may experience increased fatigue and anxiety, as well as challenges with executive functioning. Obtaining a diagnosis in adulthood can be very difficult, which may leave individuals without an understanding of why they face daily challenges. This can contribute to self-criticism and a lack of self-compassion. Without a diagnosis, adults are often unable to access the appropriate accommodations, supports, and therapeutic interventions that could significantly enhance their occupational performance.
This course is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and understanding required to follow an evidence-based pathway for assessing adults for DCD. The course is delivered online and consists of three webinars, each 2.5 hours in duration. Sessions will include PowerPoint presentation, discussion, and guided reflection. Participants will also receive a comprehensive course manual containing preparatory materials to review before each session.
This course is suitable for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and GPs who wish to learn about an evidence-based pathway for identifying adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of:
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Dr Dorothy Armstrong (MSc, PhD) is an expert Occupational Therapist who specialises in neurodivergence. She currently works on projects to promote inclusion and delivers training, education, and advice to organisations, community groups, and schools. She also offers clinical supervision to Occupational Therapists and maintains a small clinical caseload.
She has made television and radio appearances and is the author of The Next Adventure: Transitioning to Secondary School When You Have Developmental Coordination Disorder. Dr Armstrong has been a long-time supporter and contributor to Dyspraxia Ireland. She is certified to teach at third level and has seven years’ experience lecturing on Occupational Therapy programmes at Oxford Brookes University (UK) and the University of Galway.
Website: https://dorothyarmstrongconsultantot.com/
The course cost is €260 and is ONLINE.
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