About this Assessment
A Dyspraxia Assessment helps identify how a child’s movement, coordination, and motor-planning challenges may be affecting their confidence, participation, and learning.It provides a detailed understanding of how these skills influence daily routines, school tasks, and play activities, allowing families and teachers to support the child more effectively.
Common signs of dyspraxia in children may include:
Motor skills and coordination:
- Poor posture or limited awareness of body position in space
- Difficulty with balance and overall coordination
- Challenges with fine and gross motor skills (e.g. handwriting, using utensils, cutting)
- Trouble throwing, catching, or kicking a ball
- Difficulty with activities such as hopping, skipping, or riding a bike
Sensory and body awareness
- Uncertainty about hand preference (left or right)
- Sensitivity to touch, textures, or certain clothing
- Resistance to grooming tasks such as brushing hair or teeth, or discomfort during haircuts and nail trimming
Daily routines and self-care
- Difficulty planning and sequencing everyday tasks
- Slower development of self-care skills (e.g. dressing, feeding, toileting)
Learning, speech, and emotional wellbeing
- Challenges with reading, writing, or classroom concentration
- Speech delays or unclear articulation
- Anxiety, frustration, or avoidance around physical or fine-motor tasks
Our Process
Our Dyspraxia Assessment is designed to give parents a clear understanding of how their child’s movement and coordination skills impact daily life. The process includes several key steps to ensure accuracy and comfort for both parent and child.
1. Initial Meeting
We begin with a detailed conversation with parents or caregivers to gather background information about your child’s development, daily routines, and any specific concerns related to motor skills or coordination.
2. School Information
Where appropriate, we request input from your child’s teacher. This helps us understand how coordination or planning difficulties appear in the classroom and how they may affect handwriting, focus, or participation in group activities.
3. In-Clinic Standardised Assessment
Your child will attend an in-clinic assessment that includes standardised testing and clinical observation. The therapist will look at areas such as gross-motor coordination, fine-motor control, postural stability, and sensory processing.
4. Follow-Up Discussion
After the assessment, your therapist will schedule a feedback meeting (in person or online) to review findings, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
5. Report and Recommendations
You’ll receive a comprehensive written report summarising results and outlining tailored recommendations. This may include therapy options, home strategies, or educational accommodations to support your child’s progress at school and home.
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