Take a look at our upcoming Dyspraxia Foundation events below and book your place today!

March 2024

March Social

1. Date: 19th, 20th, 21st, 28th March @ 8pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: FREE
4. Who’s it for: Dyspraxia Foundation members – find your joining link here

April 2024

Dyspraxia: Building a toolkit for resilience – from surviving to thriving, with Victoria English

1. Date: 19th April @ 9.30am - 12pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: £75 per ticket, £67.50 for Dyspraxia Foundation members
4. Who’s it for: people with dyspraxia or those supporting dyspraxics
5. What’s it about: a practical session focusing on evidence-based methods to develop resilience and improved wellbeing, using practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques, with practical resources provided at the end of the session

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Neurodiversity and the menopause, with Diane Porterfield-Bourne

1. Date: 30th April @ 6pm - 7.30pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: £25 per ticket, £20 for Dyspraxia Foundation members
4. Who’s it for: people with dyspraxia or those supporting dyspraxics
5. What’s it about: This session is intended to support women who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) with understanding the connection and impact of the menopause, but is also suitable for employers or healthcare professional wanting a greater understanding of ways they can better support neurodivergent women going through the menopause. The session will consist of a presentation by Diane, breakout rooms to discuss experiences with other delegates and opportunity to ask questions.

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April Social

1. Date: TBC
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: FREE
4. Who’s it for: Dyspraxia Foundation members – find your joining link here

May 2024

Verbal Dyspraxia/Childhood Apraxia of Speech information webinar with Claire Madeira

1. Date: 9th May @ 6pm - 7pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: FREE
4. Who’s it for: Anyone interested in verbal dyspraxia/CAS
5. What’s it about: an overview of Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia/Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with the opportunity to ask questions with Claire Madeira, a highly specialised Speech and Language Therapist

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Dyspraxia: Building a toolkit for resilience – from surviving to thriving, with Victoria English

1. Date: 27th May @ 9.30am - 12pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: £75 per ticket, £67.50 for Dyspraxia Foundation members
4. Who’s it for: people with dyspraxia or those supporting dyspraxics
5. What’s it about: a practical session focusing on evidence-based methods to develop resilience and improved wellbeing, using practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques, with practical resources provided at the end of the session

Book here

June 2024

Dyspraxia Foundation Annual General Meeting (AGM)

1. Date: 4th June @ 6pm - 7pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: FREE
4. Who’s it for: Dyspraxia Foundation members – find your joining link here

Dyspraxia diagnosis in children drop-in session with Dr Sally Payne

1. Date: 11th June, 7pm-8pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: FREE
4. Who’s it for: anyone wanting to find out more about dyspraxia diagnosis in children
5. What’s it about: a chance to ask Dr Sally Payne, a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, questions about dyspraxia diagnosis in children

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Supporting people with dyspraxia - introduction to managing vulnerabilities, delivered by Vulnerable Paths

1. Date: 27th June, 10am - 4.30pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: £300 for non-Dyspraxia Foundation members, £250 for Dyspraxia Foundation members
4. Who’s it for: anyone already working directly with Vulnerable groups, such as managers/team leaders, business owners/trustees, HR managers/staff, customer service staff, service delivery staff (NHS, charity, private sector), trainers, teachers/education professionals
5. What’s it about: This course will focus specifically on Dyspraxia with an introduction to the foundations of understanding Vulnerable Circumstances – circumstances which could, for example, significantly disadvantage or harm people because of unfair treatment, exploitation, or discrimination. Ensuring we get this right can bring great positive impacts for everyone involved, including people with Dyspraxia.
6. This training will cover an introduction to What Dyspraxia is, how it can affect people and best practice examples of what can be done to help make a more fair and inclusive environment.
7. It will also cover the What, Who, Why, When and How of Vulnerability, demonstrating how being able to recognise vulnerability more widely can improve your programmes and work culture.

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July 2024

Dyspraxia Week (multiple events!)

1. Date: 1st – 7th July

Find out more here

Dyspraxia in Children Conference

1. Date: Saturday 6th July
2. Where: Leicester
3. Cost: TBC
4. Who’s it for: Parents/carers of children with dyspraxia or professionals supporting/working with children with dyspraxia
5. Booking link coming soon!

September 2024

Supporting people with dyspraxia - introduction to managing vulnerabilities, delivered by Vulnerable Paths

1. Date: 24th September, 10am - 4.30pm
2. Where: Online
3. Cost: £300 for non-Dyspraxia Foundation members, £250 for Dyspraxia Foundation members
4. Who’s it for: anyone already working directly with Vulnerable groups, such as managers/team leaders, business owners/trustees, HR managers/staff, customer service staff, service delivery staff (NHS, charity, private sector), trainers, teachers/education professionals
5. What’s it about: This course will focus specifically on Dyspraxia with an introduction to the foundations of understanding Vulnerable Circumstances – circumstances which could, for example, significantly disadvantage or harm people because of unfair treatment, exploitation, or discrimination. Ensuring we get this right can bring great positive impacts for everyone involved, including people with Dyspraxia.
6. This training will cover an introduction to What Dyspraxia is, how it can affect people and best practice examples of what can be done to help make a more fair and inclusive environment.
7. It will also cover the What, Who, Why, When and How of Vulnerability, demonstrating how being able to recognise vulnerability more widely can improve your programmes and work culture.

Book here

October 2024

Dyspraxia in Adults Conference

1. Date: 19th October
2. Where: TBC
3. Cost: TBC
4. Who’s it for: Adults with dyspraxia or professionals supporting/working with adults with dyspraxia
5. Booking link coming soon!