Developmental Coordination Disorder(DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia, is a lifelong neurological condition that affects motor planning, coordination, and organization, impacting daily activities. It affects fine and gross motor skills, often causing challenges with handwriting, sports, self-care, and balance.

Dr Áine O'Dea trained as an occupational therapist and has spent 20 years in public and private sectors with a clinical focus in mental health, child and adolescent health, and adult neurology.

Stef and Áine discuss what dyspraxia looks like, how it can show up, why a diagnosis can be important and what you can do to help a child with DCD.

You can find Dr. Áine at https://radianceconsultinghub.com/ or on Instagram @dr.aineodea

We also mentioned the book The Next Adventure by Dorothy Armstrong available here https://www.otb.ie/shop/occupational-therapists/

and the website https://www.dyspraxia.ie/

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

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