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The MoDI Lab brings together research at the University of Surrey investigating motor development and its impact across the lifespan. https://www.surrey.ac.uk/motor-development-and-impact-lab

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Dyspraxia Awareness Day 2025 Learn, share, and connect at Dyspraxia Awareness Day: research, lived experiences & strategies to better support DCD.

🚨It is officially less than 3 WEEKS until our Dyspraxia Awareness Day🚨

Learn about the importance of movement and connect with others. Come for all day or just a bit! We can’t wait to see you there! ⭐

Get your FREE ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/dyspraxia-...

13.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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βž—How does Dyspraxia/DCD impact maths performance?βž•

Read more on our infographic below!

#Dyspraxia #DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek #Maths

10.10.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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↩️Curious about how Dyspraxia/DCD affects navigation?β†ͺ️

Take a look at this infographic created by our lab to find out more #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek #Navigation #Dyspraxia/DCD

09.10.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨The MoDI Lab is now on Facebook! 🚨

We’ll be sharing more research highlights, resources and updates – come join our community:

www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

09.10.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Dyspraxia Is Often Misunderstood Dyspraxia affects one in 20 children but it is often overlooked and misunderstood. It affects movement and so much more.

πŸ’­Why is Dyspraxia often misunderstood? πŸ’­

Find out the answer to that question and more in our latest blog #Dyspraxia/DCD #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surr...

08.10.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚢First up, what is Dyspraxia/DCD? 🚢

Check out this infographic designed by our lab earlier this year to learn more! What fact surprised you the most?

See below or read it here: drive.google.com/file/d/10hQM...

#Dyspraxia/DCD #Research #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek

07.10.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⭐It’s #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek – A chance to learn, share resources and raise awareness. We will be highlighting work from our lab this week so stay tuned and join the conversation! ⭐

06.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’ Calling all with #DCD / #dyspraxia!

A colleague’s study is under way, but the dyspraxic group is underrepresented. Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your experiences.

02.10.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞Dyspraxia Awareness Day 2025🌞
πŸ“…Saturday 1st November
πŸ•‘12-5pm
πŸ“Guildford
➑️Register for FREE: www.eventbrite.com/e/1716366902...

This year's theme is 'Movement' - exploring the #science, experience and strategies around movement in #Dyspraxia/DCD. Come join us at this community event to learn more!

01.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨DCD Research Recruitment 🚨

Together with @manmetuni.bsky.social , we are running a survey to gather #parents views on the support for #DCD/#dyspraxia provided by schools.
Parents of children who attend school and have a DCD diagnosis can take part
Access here: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

26.09.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“… Save the Date! πŸ“…

Dyspraxia Awareness Day - 1 Nov 2025
St Mary’s Church, Guildford (UK)
Less than 2 months to go. Stay tuned for the program !
#Dyspraxia #DCD #Research #LivedExperience

02.09.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Research Opportunity🚨
- Do you have a diagnosis of DCD/Dyspraxia or suspect you might have it? Are you 18 or older?
- Help us understand wellbeing in Dyspraxia/DCD
⭐️Take part by completing online questionnaires⭐️
surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

21.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week, Judith @judithgentle.bsky.social presented her findings around #wellbeing in #DCD / #dyspraxia and discussed the implications of lack of #awareness
#DCDUK25

17.07.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On our way to York for #DCDUK25. Not 1 but 3 presentations from our lab from Judith @judithgentle.bsky.social, Marie @mariefmartel.bsky.social and Lewis. Looking forward to see you there!!
@surreypsychology.bsky.social

10.07.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DCD: the common SEND you’ve probably never heard of Developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) affects as many children as ADHD but is widely misunderstood. So, what do teachers need to know about this condition?

Our own @judithgentle.bsky.social was featured in the Times Educational Supplement @surreypsychology.bsky.social

Read about #DCD #dyspraxia πŸ‘‡
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

25.06.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have #DCD and want to share your insights?
Do you work with people with DCD and want to be more #inclusive?
Are you an #educator?

Join us πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

05.06.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞 Happy half-term! Here’s a fun activity you can do with your child aged 9-11! You can help #science and take part in #research! 🌞
Join our online study that has two parts, one for the parent, one for the child, 20-30 min each.
More info here: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

27.05.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

My kid did this and really enjoyed it

07.05.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Do you have a child between 9 and 11 years old? Are you interested in helping #Science and understanding why some children #move differently? Join our online study that has two parts, one for the parent, one for the child, 20-30 min each.🚨
For more info: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

07.05.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Had the best time today presenting my work on #BodyRepresentations and motor #Adaptation in #DCD / #Dyspraxia at Birkbeck, University of London. Great to catch up with @mattlongo.bsky.social and @denisemcadete.bsky.social - thanks for having me! πŸ€—

01.05.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A great opportunity for students with a robotic background and passionate about #Neurodiversity #dyspraxia

20.03.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you a #parent of a child aged 9-11? Can you spare some time to help pilot an online #study? The first part involves questionnaires for you, the second a game for your child.

Please email me: m.martel@surrey.ac.uk. I need your help! πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

12.03.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to hear all about #movement and the #body. Join us!

28.02.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, we'd love to join :)

26.02.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, could you please add us? Thank you :)

26.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Holmes Lab – Rutgers Department of Psychiatry

Interested in #MRI and #psychiatry? Our lab is hiring a research assistant (@holmeslab-bhi.bsky.social)! Please RT and share.

@geneticssociety.bsky.social
@ohbmofficial.bsky.social
@sfnjournals.bsky.social
@pgcgenetics.bsky.social
@hitop-system.bsky.social
@blackinneuro.bsky.social

25.02.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Please support Marie to get this study started! @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social

18.02.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ” Are you #dyspraxic or #dyslexic? Local to #Guildford?

πŸ“’ We're still looking for participants for our eye movement study at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social !

Interested? Contact us πŸ‘‡ #Research #Psychology

10.02.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This international study has the potential to increase physical activity (with gains for physical & mental health) in young people with #dyspraxia #DCD. Parents of children aged 5-11 years are invited to take part in a 12-week ehealth programme. Contact the researchers for more info (details below).

09.02.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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