We're a research group based at Manchester Met. University that explores the deficits associated with Developmental Coordination Disorder in children and adults
Manchester
Joined May 2016
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An article on our recent DCD falls study has just been shared by @Independent
independent.co.uk/life-style…
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People with dyspraxia are at high risk of falling – and it’s too often overlooked:
theconversation.com/people-w…
An article in @ConversationUK which summarises our latest findings
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As researchers we don’t always know what questions should be answered. @KWilmut and colleagues are trying to find out what the research priorities are in the UK for people living with #DCD #Dyspraxia. Please complete our survey 👇#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek
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🚨DCD Research Recruitment 🚨
Together with @MMU_DCD, 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/for…
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📅 Save the Date! 📅
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
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Brilliant talk from David @djwright561 using an innovative method in DCD research #DCDUK25
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Awesome first day at #DCDUK25! @EsselaarM smashed her talk on brain-muscle communication, and @Greg___Wood’s panel on advocacy was excellent.
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Come work with us @Bruneluni as a Research Assistant/Fellow on a Waterloo Foundation funded project using movement simulation and virtual reality to improve balance in children with DCD #dyspraxia
📅 30 June 2025
APPLY HERE: jobs.ac.uk/job/DNB441/resear…
@_RIOgroup_ @djwright561
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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: [email protected]. I need your help! 🙏🙏🙏
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Neural mechanisms underlying perceptual-motor behavioral advantages in athletes: a systematic review and activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Bored during half-term? I’m looking for #parents in the UK with 9-11-year-olds, including those with #dyspraxia, to help pilot an online #study! 🧠💡
If your child is interested, please email me (by the 21st) at [email protected] for more info.
Huge thanks! 🙏✨ #Science
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🚨Recruitment announcement🚨
We are recruiting children and adults with DCD for an online study
Participation involves deciding whether images of actions belong together. It takes 30 mins and we can offer a £10 thank you voucher.
Please email us or message here if interested
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Are you the parent of a child with #DCD / #Dyspraxia (5-11yrs)? We're looking to help parents to support their child become more active which can support mental health. We know it is hard for some children to be active, we want to help you navigate those barriers👇. Please RT.
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New study exploring how the brain responds to sudden loses of balance in #dyspraxic adults. See below to find out how to take part ⬇️
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🚨 One week left to apply! 🚨 Join us at Manchester Metropolitan University for a PhD studentship focused on Active and Healthy Ageing . Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now! 📢🔬 #PhD #Research #HealthyAgeing #MMU
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🎄DCD Support - Christmas Cards 🎄
Does your child plan to send Christmas cards but struggle to open or close envelopes?
watchmedoit.mmu.ac.uk/ has free video demonstrations for:
- Envelope opening✉️
- Envelope closing 📬
- Using scissors ✂️
- & other skills
#dyspraxia #DCD
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✨Dyspraxia Celebration December✨
This week is all about celebrating the research helping us improve our understanding of Dyspraxia.
Manchester Metropolitan University are recruiting three different groups for their upcoming research.
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Dyspraxia Celebration December
Manchester Metropolitan University's "Watch Me Do It" research project.
Young dyspraxic children were studied over some time while they learnt new skills through watching and imitating videos.
watchmedoit.mmu.ac.uk/
#DCD24 #Dyspraxia
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Call for papers @JMLDjournal
We welcome contributions from participants of the @DCD15_IMDRC6 conference on topics such as typical development, #DCD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Submission deadline is March 31, 2025.
Read more: i-mdrc.com/jmld
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@MovementMatter8 recently developed guidelines in to communicate research findings about #DCD #Dyspraxia. These were co-produced guidelines. Read about our journey here. And do visit the @MovementMatter8 website to see some of the research summaries
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