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 | THE DYSPRAXIA FOUNDATION |
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a national registered charity, with its
administrative and fund-raising centre in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1987, the trust is financed entirely by membership subscriptions
and private donation. It is unique in being dedicated to simplifying the diagnosis and treatment
of dyspraxia, hence enabling the additional educational provision essential to
the dyspraxic child, whilst raising awareness of the condition. The foundation aims to:- promote better diagnostic and treatment facilities for those suffering
from dyspraxia
- encourage a wider understanding of the condition and its implications, by
professionals in the health and education fields, and by the general public
- ensure that dyspraxia and its management is on the training curriculum of
all relevant professionals
It has a national network of some 40 co-ordinator groups offering local
support and a wide range of activities specific to the dyspraxic child and his
or her parents. The trust acts as a resource centre for those wishing to learn more about
dyspraxia, its diagnosis and treatment and is highly pro-active in its area of
expertise. The trust's activities include: - * raising awareness of dyspraxia amongst the general public and health and
education professionals
- * hosting conferences and forums for the specific education of health and
education professionals
- * forming, and servicing, self-help groups throughout the UK
- * removing the "clumsy" stigma from those children who suffer
from dyspraxia
- * simplifying, and increasing, diagnosis
- * offering support, advice and counselling, to the parents of dyspraxic
children and adult dyspraxia sufferers
- * acting as a resource and information centre for health and education
professionals.
Future aims are to:- establish a dedicated dyspraxia helpline
- produce educational videos on dyspraxia, appropriate to parents,
educationalists, and health care professionals
In 1995 the Dyspraxia Trust embarked upon an expansion programme to address
the ever-increasing demands made upon its services. The trust receives some 50 new enquiries each day from parents of newly
diagnosed children, health care and education professionals wishing to learn
more about the dyspraxic condition. These people largely form the trust's
membership.
The Dyspraxia Foundation
8 West Alley
Hitchin
Herts
SG5 1EG  01462 454986
 01462 455052
 http://www.emmbrook.demon.co.uk/
dysprax/homepage.htm
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