Ideas for teenagers
Ideas gathered from teenagers, parents and some of the professionals. As each person has a unique profile of strengths and difficulties, the strategies that work will vary from individual to individual. We hope you find some new ideas here, brought to you from the Dyspraxia Foundation
Learning to ride a bike
Does your child have more difficulty than others learing to ride a bike? Click here for a handy printable step by step guide to get them riding independently.
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Buying a bike
Here is some advice on buying a suitable bike for your child that will make riding a bike easier.
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Moving to secondary school
Here are some tips to help you and your child cope with this transition
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Problems getting children to sleep?
Here are some ideas to help improve the chances of a peaceful night.
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Information for Teachers
The information in this fact sheet is designed to help teachers notice, understand and be aware of some tips that can help a child with coordination diffiuclties
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Devised and maintained by Heather Angilley MCSP. Paediatric Physiotherapist. email: fittolearn1@aol.com
Help with shoelacing
Here is a DIY kit and handy story to help support your chld learn how to tie laces.
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Publications.
Read an article about the identification and intervention of coordination difficulties in school children.
Self help skills
Whether your child is 3 or 13 here are some practical ideas to get your child on the road to being confident and independent with skills like eating, dressing and going to the toilet.
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