Dyspraxia

Alyson Kearns, Shauna Kelly and Tracey Doyle

Introduction

• Alyson– Affects of dyspraxia – Causes of dyspraxia– Dyspraxia in school

• Shauna– Our concepts & how they work– Possible advantages– Conclusion

What is Dyspraxia?

Dyspraxia is “An impairment or immaturity in the organisation of movement which leads to

associated problems with language, perception and thought” (Brookes, 2007)

Dyspraxia derives from the Greek meaning of “difficulty in doing”. Its preferred medical term

is Developmental Coordination Disorder or DCD (Farrell, 2009)

Affects of Dyspraxia

• Dyspraxia affects each child differently

• Can be diagnosed in any stage of life

• Three types:– Motor (Fine/Coarse) – Oral– Verbal

What Causes Dyspraxia?

• Cause is unknown• Thought to be either:– Genetic – Result from improper development of the motor

neurons• Acquired dyspraxia– Through head injury

• No cure

How Can Dyspraxia Affect School Children?

• Hard to Organise

• Poor time-management

• Poor social skills

• Hard to sit still for extended periods of time

• Improper holding of a pencil

• Find Group-work difficult

• Refrains from physical activity

Our Concept

An organisation station combining a collection of common study requirements, including a

desk and a timetable, all using a helpful colour-coded system, that is clear and easy to use, that makes organising yourself for school

easier

Why We Chose Organisation

• Reduce loosing things

• Improve time management

• Reduce stress/worries

• Improve concentration while studying

How Our Concepts Work

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Study Area

• Shelf & desk combined• Swivel desk• Separate shelf for each subject• Homework slot• Space for books for following day • Underneath storage eg. school bag

ENGLISH SCIENCE

IRISH FRENCH

HISTORY ART

GEOGRAPHY MATHS

HOMEWORK NEXT DAY

Colour Codes

• Specific colour for each subject

• Coloured sticker > front, back & spine

• Coloured shelves/mats

• Colours on timetable

Timetable

• Blank timetable

• Coloured card pieces

• Laid out in relevant order

• Plastic sheet to keep clean

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Possible Advantages of Each Concept

Study Area

• Could improve organisation

• Prevent Forgetting - Separate shelves- Colour codes

• Swivel Desk - Improve concentration - Books easy to reach

Colour Codes

• Make remembering easier

• Less confusion

• Everything planned

Timetable

• Could reduce amount of time spent figuring out where to be

• Could reduce confusion • Improve organisation Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Conclusion

• Organisation is a problem

• Vital in school

• Concepts could improve problem

• All sold together Interlink with each other

Thank You For Listening

Any Questions?

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