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Dyspraxia specialists
In response to people asking for specialists to diagnose in their area. I have just had a diagnosis for my 11 year old girl. Took some time but if you go to your GP they should refer you to a paediatrician where children are concerned. After that you can get a referral to a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist BUT we are having a private educational pyscologist assessment.
Hope that helps...
16/09/2011 14:05:12
Siobain Degregorio
Does anyone know of a Dyspraxia speacialist in the bay area? My brother was diagnosed as having possible mild cerebal palsy when he was a toddler, but now (30 years later) I'm thinking he might actually have dyspraxia. He has a hard time driving or doing things that require depth perception. He has terrible balance and coordination. Could never play sports and falls easily, he runs funny and writes like a 3 year old. It takes him longer to do any fine motor tasks and it seems as if he is doing it sloppily or something. This has affected his whole life. I think some doctors just think he is clumsy (or possible mild cp), but it has to be something more. He also was diagnosed with ADHD. Now I'm reading that that attention is also affected by Dyspraxia. Please let me know if you know of a good doctor that would recognize this.
20/01/2011 17:12:55
Lisa
In answer to Lynne Huxtable - my 9 year old son is very fussy and it is really hard to get him to try new foods. If you find any tips please let me know.
19/07/2010 14:14:26
jonnoweb (Member)
BTW it is self referral and when I contacted them Amanda spent half an hour on the phone with me to find out what was needed.
06/07/2010 22:30:11
Wyrdsister (Member)
Dyscovery centre in Newport - already mentioned. Cannot rate then highly enough. They have time for everyone in the family.
06/07/2010 22:27:28
Wyrdsister (Member)
i am looking for a someone to assess my daughter for dyspraxia she is 21 so needs someone qualified to assess adults we live in the fife area and close to dundee.this upto to now has proved difficult.
04/07/2010 17:37:21
mrs clark
are alot of dyspraxia people fussy eaters and find it hard to try new foods
19/11/2009 08:11:10
lynne huxtable
Do I need to have a Referral for seeing the Professor?
Many thanks in advance.
30/07/2009 12:36:58
Flyingladybird
If you're happy to spend a couple of hours getting there then the Dyscovery Centre in Newport (Wales) is about as good as they come. It's run by Amanda Kirby who by all accounts is excellent.
18/06/2009 12:52:41
Anna5
I'm father to a DDS (dyspraxic ds) based in Twickenham. Any strong recommendations for specialists - happy to drive a bit, so anywhere in the South might work.
Cheers!
16/06/2009 12:57:40
TEDdybear (Member)
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What is Dyspraxia (DCD)?: Professor Amanda Kirby, a leading expert on dyspraxia gives a talk on 'What is dyspraxia / developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD)?'. She describes the symptoms and ways that parents can help their children with dyspraxia.
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