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Living with Dyspraxia/DCD can bring unique challenges but it also comes with unique strengths like creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills. With the right supports, children, adults, and families can thrive. This page will guide you through where to start, what help is available, and how to access services.
Our Guidance and Support Hub is here for anyone living with Dyspraxia/DCD, as well as parents, families, and supporters who want guidance and information.
Contact us anytime.
For information on getting a DCD assessment as an adult born before 1st June 2002 please go to our Adult Information page.
For information on getting a DCD assessment as child or young person born after 1st June 2002 please go to our Child Assessment Information page.
If recommended, speech and language therapy can help with communication, confidence, and social interaction. To find out more you can contact the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists (IASLT) here.
Once your child has a confirmed diagnosis of DCD they are entitled to additional supports in school. This may include access to assistive technology, Irish exemptions and reasonable accommodations in State Exams.
You can find further information here:
National Council for Special Education
The National Council for Special Education supports parents through Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs). Each SENO works with schools in their area across primary, post-primary, and special schools to make sure children with additional educational needs get the supports they are entitled to
Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland runs workshops to help families prepare for the move from primary to secondary school, addressing common concerns and anxieties.
Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland provides information and training for Further Education and Training educators to help them understand DCD and implement inclusive teaching strategies
For Students looking for information on how to access higher education via the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE).
AHEAD is a non-profit that works to create inclusive environments in education and employment and you can find information on DARE and Other Entry Routes here.
Dyspraxia DCD Ireland delivers webinars and workshops to employers to build awareness and understanding of DCD and we can act in an intermediary capacity in certain situations.
For employees we provide a referral service to the most suitable employment supports for you and provide guidance on workplace challenges and reasonable accommodations.
There is a wide range of information on available on our website so please take the time to explore using the search button on the top right-hand corner of the page for any specific queries.
We also have a Q&A section with answers to common questions that you might find helpful
Our YouTube Channel contains a range of videos from experts and from people with lived experience of DCD. Our video library also contains short videos on activities of everyday living that have been specially developed for people with DCD
We understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but you can be confident that we are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today for expert support and resources tailored to your needs and let us help you take the next step with confidence.
As a member of Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland, you’ll have access to extra supports and resources designed to make life easier and help you feel connected
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