School age children

When children with dyspraxia start school they begin to realise that they are different from their peers. To start to understand who they are and to say to teachers and other children 'I have dyspraxia' takes courage and self-confidence.

Coping with daily life can become increasingly difficult. In particular, getting to grips with social skills and with the rules of games can cause problems. At school, your child may experience bullying as well as problems with reading and spelling and handwriting.

The Dyspraxia Foundation may have a local group or contact which can offer support for you and your school-age child.

The Dyspraxia Foundation has published a booklet which explains dyspraxia in straightforward terms to the child. Discover Yourself , by health and social studies lecturer Gill Dixon gives the child's-eye view on how they can help themselves. As one 8 year-old said, 'This is the first book I've ever read that describes what it's like to be me!'