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Dyspraxia Ireland Dyspraxia DCD Ireland is the official charity for Dyspraxia/DCD, offers support to families and adults.
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The organisation works towards raising awareness, driving advocacy, and training around Dyspraxia/DCD. Formed in 1995 by parents of children with Dyspraxia/DCD, Dyspraxia Ireland's aims to:

- Raise awareness of Dyspraxia/DCD in Ireland and create a better understanding of the difficulties people with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families face.

-Ensure adequate resources are available to support the needs of people with Dyspraxia/DCD. This includes access to occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, psychological support, and education supports.

-Provide an information sharing and support network for people with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families.

-Improve diagnostic services.

-Provide a link to professionals, for people with Dyspraxia/DCD and their families.

-Increase research into Dyspraxia/DCD.

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026 is here! 💗This week, we’re raising awareness of dyspraxia/DCD, sharing experiences and hig...
12/10/2026

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026 is here! 💗

This week, we’re raising awareness of dyspraxia/DCD, sharing experiences and highlighting the importance of understanding and support.

Our theme is Every Story Matters. Everyone’s experience is different, and every story deserves to be heard.

Follow along throughout the week as we share information, resources and stories from our community.

Help us spread awareness by sharing this!

Dyspraxia Awareness Week starts tomorrow!From 12th–18th October, we’ll be raising awareness of dyspraxia/DCD, sharing ex...
11/10/2026

Dyspraxia Awareness Week starts tomorrow!

From 12th–18th October, we’ll be raising awareness of dyspraxia/DCD, sharing experiences and highlighting the importance of understanding and support.

Our theme is Every Story Matters, because everyone’s experience is different and every voice deserves to be heard.

Follow along throughout the week and help us spread the word.

Looking for a little extra support with everyday tasks? 💗Our free ADL Digital Library has a range of practical videos le...
08/10/2026

Looking for a little extra support with everyday tasks? 💗

Our free ADL Digital Library has a range of practical videos led by Stephen Hodnett, Occupational Therapist, covering everyday activities such as buttoning a shirt, using cutlery, preparing food and opening jars.

Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, build confidence or make everyday tasks a little easier, there are lots of useful resources to explore.

👉 Explore the ADL Digital Library here:
www.dyspraxia.ie/POTTS-ADL-Clinic-Digital-Library

🏃 Fancy taking on the Dublin Marathon while supporting Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland?We have 2 places available for the 2026 Iri...
07/10/2026

🏃 Fancy taking on the Dublin Marathon while supporting Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland?

We have 2 places available for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon!

If you’ve been thinking about taking on the challenge, this could be your chance to run (or walk, if you want to!) the marathon while helping raise awareness and support for people with dyspraxia/DCD.

Interested in one of the places? Get in touch with us to find out more.

Tag someone who might be up for the challenge!!

There’s no one way to experience Dyspraxia/DCD. 💗Everyone’s experience is different, and everyone has their own story, c...
06/10/2026

There’s no one way to experience Dyspraxia/DCD. 💗

Everyone’s experience is different, and everyone has their own story, challenges and journey.

This Dyspraxia Awareness Week, we’re celebrating those different experiences and reminding people that every story matters.

Help us spread awareness by liking and sharing this post. 💗

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026 is coming! 💗From 12–18 October, we’ll be sharing stories, experiences and information to h...
04/10/2026

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026 is coming! 💗

From 12–18 October, we’ll be sharing stories, experiences and information to help raise awareness and understanding of Dyspraxia/DCD.

Every person. Every experience. Every journey. Every story matters.

Help us spread the word and reach more people. Like, share and follow along throughout Awareness Week.

We are pleased to share an opportunity for neurodivergent young people aged 14–25 living on the island of Ireland to tak...
03/10/2026

We are pleased to share an opportunity for neurodivergent young people aged 14–25 living on the island of Ireland to take part in a research study exploring digital mental health supports.

About the study

Ulster University and the University of Galway are carrying out a project called Atlantic Futures, with this study forming one part of the research.
The study, “Testing digital mental health resources with neurodivergent young people: an acceptability, usability and implementation study,” is looking for the views and experiences of neurodivergent young people using mental health apps and websites designed to support wellbeing.
You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to take part.

Who can take part?

You may be eligible if you:
- Are aged 14–25
- Are neurodivergent, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia/DCD, dyscalculia or other forms of neurodivergence
- Live on the island of Ireland
- Have access to a smartphone and the internet

What would taking part involve?

Participants will be asked to:
- Complete a short survey
- Choose one or more digital mental health tools to try for four weeks
- Attend a group workshop, either online or in person, to share their feedback
- Complete a follow-up survey after eight weeks

Participants can receive up to €30/£30 in vouchers for taking part.
For young people aged 14–17, parent/guardian permission will also be required.

Interested in taking part?

To find out more or register your interest, please complete the following form:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/signup-ndyp-14-17-afrs4-acceptability-usability-and-implement-1

If you have any questions about the study, please contact the research team at [email protected].

📢 An important update on our National ConferenceWe’re sorry to share that our National Conference, due to take place on ...
28/09/2026

📢 An important update on our National Conference

We’re sorry to share that our National Conference, due to take place on Saturday 17 October, has been postponed and will now take place in Spring 2027.

This was not an easy decision. We know many of you were looking forward to coming together, sharing experiences and connecting with others from across our community — and we are genuinely disappointed that we won’t be doing that this October.

We had put together a programme we were really looking forward to sharing, with an excellent range of speakers and contributors. However, with registration numbers significantly below expectations, we believe postponing the conference gives us the opportunity to build stronger attendance and deliver the national conference our community deserves.

💙 Already booked a ticket?

Everyone who has registered has been contacted directly and refunds will be issued automatically.

If you have any questions about your booking, please contact [email protected].

We’ll share the new conference date and further details as soon as they are confirmed.

A sincere thank you to everyone who registered, supported the event and helped us promote it. We really appreciate your support and understanding.

We hope you’ll join us in Spring 2027, when we can come together and make the conference the meaningful and engaging event we had hoped for.

🎉 BOOKINGS ARE OPEN! 🎉We’re delighted to invite you to the Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland National Conference 2026, taking place ...
17/09/2026

🎉 BOOKINGS ARE OPEN! 🎉

We’re delighted to invite you to the Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland National Conference 2026, taking place on Saturday 17th October at the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, Dublin.

💙 Theme: Every Story Matters

Join us for a day of learning, connection and shared experiences, bringing together people with Dyspraxia/DCD, families, professionals, researchers, advocates and educators.

✨ Hear from leading speakers including Dr Judith Gentle, Dr Margaret Flood, Dr Áine O’Dea, Dr Dorothy Armstrong, Dr Melissa Prunty, Dr Ríon O’Farrell-Walsh and Tumi Sotire (The Black Dyspraxic).

The programme includes:

• Keynote and expert presentations
• Lived Experience Panel
• Clinical Expert Panel
• Practical workshops and discussions
• Current research and clinical practice
• Workplace inclusion and support
• Transitions through education
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Expert Q&As and networking

🎟️ Members: €95 | Non-members: €120

Tickets include refreshments and lunch. Places are limited.

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 9.30am–4.00pm
📍 Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, Dublin

👉 Book your place: www.dyspraxia.ie/National-Conference-2026⁠ LINK IN BIO

Every Story Matters. 💙

🎉 BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉We are delighted to announce the Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland National Conference 2026! 💙📅 Saturday 1...
17/09/2026

🎉 BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

We are delighted to announce the Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland National Conference 2026! 💙

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 9.30am–4.00pm | Registration from 8.45am
📍 Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, Dublin
🌟 Theme: Every Story Matters 🌟

As the flagship event of Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness Week 2026, our National Conference will bring together people with Dyspraxia/DCD, families, professionals, researchers, advocates and educators for a day of learning, connection and shared experiences.

🎤 We are honoured to welcome an incredible line-up of speakers, including:

✨ Dr Judith Gentle
✨ Dr Margaret Flood
✨ Dr Áine O’Dea
✨ Dr Dorothy Armstrong
✨ Dr Melissa Prunty
✨ Dr Ríon O’Farrell-Walsh
✨ Tumi Sotire – The Black Dyspraxic

Plus our popular Lived Experience Panel, Clinical Expert Panel, practical workshops, interactive discussions and much more! 🙌

💬 Topics will include:
• Diagnosis and support across the lifespan
• Adult diagnosis and supports
• Current research and clinical practice
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Workplace inclusion and support
• Practical strategies for everyday life
• Transitions through education
• Expert Q&As

💙 Co-designed with our community
Following feedback from our members, this year’s conference has been designed to ensure that the voices and experiences of people with Dyspraxia/DCD remain at the heart of the programme.

🤝 Come along to learn, connect, share experiences and meet others from across the Dyspraxia/DCD community.

🎟️ Tickets include refreshments and lunch
💙 Members: €95
💙 Non-members: €120

⚠️ Ticket numbers are limited, and members receive priority access before tickets go on general sale.

🎫 Book your place now via the link in our bio!

We can’t wait to welcome you to what promises to be an inspiring and informative day oflearning, connection and community.

Every Story Matters. 💙

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