Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Recognizing, Assessing, and Supporting Children
- Date: Thu 23 Jul, 2026
- Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
This professional presentation explores Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), including how the condition affects children’s motor planning, coordination, self-care, academic performance, play, sports participation and social-emotional wellbeing.
Presented by Grainne Houlihan, Occupational Therapist at KidsAbility Paediatric Therapy Clinic, the session will support healthcare professionals in strengthening early identification, referral and intervention planning. It will also introduce the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI), described in the source as a gold-standard assessment for sensory integration and praxis functions.
The presentation will cover diagnostic criteria, developmental red flags, common co-occurring conditions and evidence-based occupational therapy approaches, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and family-centred care.
When and Where:
Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm
Venue: KidsAbility Clinic
This event is suitable for paediatricians, psychologists and allied health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the identification, assessment and management of children with dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder.
This session offers practical insight for professionals supporting children with motor coordination, sensory integration and functional participation challenges.
