Annual Conference, July 2011 Dyspraxia: Positive solutions for the transitional years
Dyspraxia Foundation AGM & Conference 2011
Dyspraxia: Positive solutions for the transitional years.
Saturday, 9th July 2011
The Resource Centre
356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
All members of the Dyspraxia Foundation are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) starting at 10.30am. The AGM will be followed by a conference for parents, teenagers (15+), professionals working in health and education, students/adults with dyspraxia or anyone with an interest in guiding them through the transitional period from education to further and higher education and into the workplace. Speakers will give an insight into the challenges faced by those living with dyspraxia and suggest practical solutions to help them overcome their difficulties. The day will include lunch, exhibition and resources. Registration will be at 10am and the day will close at 3.30pm.
Professor Amanda Kirby, a leading expert on dyspraxia and founder and Medical Director of The Dyscovery Centre presents:
� What is DCD � what do we know and understand of the causes?
� The survival guide for home and school � 101 practical ways on helping your child
� Adolescents to adulthood and onto employment � current research
Dyspraxia Foundation Chair and Head Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Sally Payne joins Team Dyspraxia, our young advisory panel to present:
� Positive leisure activities for teenagers with dyspraxia � feedback from the teen conference �Anything is possible� and the launch of new leisure activity advice sheets
Delegate rates: Professional £55/ Parent £40 to include refreshments, lunch and exhibition. Please note: Dyspraxia Foundation members receive 10% discount.
In addition, we are pleased to offer unemployed or teens/young adults from 15 � 22 years a reduced rate of £25.
To reserve your place, please complete the Booking Form and return with your remittance to: Dyspraxia Foundation AGM/Conference 2011, 8 West Alley, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1EG by Friday, 24 June 2025
For further enquiries about the day or to take part in the exhibition of resources, please call: 01462 455016 or email [email protected]
For more information see: AGM/Conference 2011 Booking Form