MoDI Lab

Last week, Judith @judithgentle.bsky.social presented her findings around #wellbeing in #DCD / #dyspraxia and discussed the implications of lack of #awareness
#DCDUK25

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!!
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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 👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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 👇👇👇

🌞 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_...

My kid did this and really enjoyed it

🚨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_...

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! 🤗

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

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! 🙏🙏🙏

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

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

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

🔍 Are you #dyspraxic or #dyslexic? Local to #Guildford?

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

Interested? Contact us 👇 #Research #Psychology

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).

🚨 New year = New online study 🚨

Are you #dyspraxic? Do you have #DCD? Sign up for this fun #online study from @surreypsychology.bsky.social using #yoga or #aerobics to understand #wellbeing.

📢 Participants Needed! 📢

Are you #dyspraxic? Help us understand what impacts your #mental #wellbeing

✅ Must be 18+
✅ Diagnosed or suspected #DCD #Dyspraxia
📝 Take part online: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Thank you for your support!
#research

Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Research Assistant in Neurodiversity & Motor Skills Development The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ours...

🚨 I'm hiring! 🚨

Passionate about motor learning in #dyspraxic and typically developing #children? Become a Research Assistant @modilab-surrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social
🗓️ Apply by 12th Feb
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A Qualitative Investigation into the Experiences of Students with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) in Higher Education Developmental coordination disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) is a commonly misunderstood and under-recognized specific learning difficulty (SpLD) in educational settings. This lifelong condition affects fine a...

Happy to share our newest article on experiences of #HE for students with #dyspraxia #DCD by @judithgentle.bsky.social with @mariefmartel.bsky.social.

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www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/14...

Some of her current research covers:
✔️ Tool use
✔️ DCD & motor #learning
✔️ Body representations in #adolescents
✔️ The effect of DCD on #wellbeing
✔️ Raising #awareness of DCD and its effects on everyday life

More info: www.surrey.ac.uk/people/marie... or www.surrey.ac.uk/motor-develo...

Marie holds a BSc in #Biology, a MSc in #Physiology and #Neuroscience, and a PhD on motor development and body representations of typically developing children and adolescents, as well as children with #autism or #dyspraxia.

Are you considering working with us?

Today we introduce @mariefmartel.bsky.social, researcher at the #MoDI Lab.

Marie is a lecturer at @surreypsychology.bsky.social specialising in the interaction between the brain, body and environment, with a special interest for #Dyspraxia / #DCD

Judith is dedicated to advancing understanding and improving #support for those living with #DCD, particularly in mental health, education, and mobility. More info: www.surrey.ac.uk/people/judit... or www.surrey.ac.uk/motor-develo....

Some of her current research covers:
✔️ DCD & #education (e.g. maths, reading, and eye tracking)
✔️ Psychosocial perceptions of uncoordinated movement
✔️ Navigation and driving skills in adults with DCD
✔️ The effect of DCD on #wellbeing
✔️ Raising #awareness of DCD and its effects on everyday life

As a parent of an adult with #DCD, she combines personal and professional insights into her work.

Judith holds a BSc in #Psychology (with a focus on childhood and ageing), an MRes in Psychology Research Methods, and a PhD on the experience of walking with and without DCD.

Are you considering working with us?

Today we introduce @judithgentle.bsky.social , director of the Motor Development and Impact #MoDI Lab.

Judith is a senior lecturer at the @surreypsychology.bsky.social specialising in how #Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder #DCD affects daily life.

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