Dyspraxia: Encyclopedia II - Dyspraxia - Role of support agencies

Dyspraxia - Role of support agencies

Within the United Kingdom there are several agencies that are able to support children with dyspraxia. They may provide reports on the child’s progress, including:

• A developmental history with motor milestones
• Patterns of social interaction, communication and behaviour,
• Educational history and analysis of learning styles
• Views of the child, including their response to the current learning environment.
• The child’s level of overall special educational needs
• resources, equipment and facilities required to support the child.

The following people may be involved in supporting a dyspraxic child:

Dyspraxia - Paediatric occupational therapist

The paediatric occupational therapist provides information, advice and guidance on supporting dyspraxic children. They provide equipment for improving children’s access to activities and may implement programmes to support perceptual difficulties and develop fine motor co-ordination.

Dyspraxia - Speech and language therapist

The speech therapist supports children whose dyspraxia has manifested in speech, and may provide a speech intervention program to be delivered in school.

Dyspraxia - Educational psychologist

The educational psychologist assesses children in relation to developmental profiles.

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