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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 1d

💭Why is Dyspraxia often misunderstood? 💭

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

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

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.

www.psychologytoday.com

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 2d

🚶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

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 3d

⭐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! ⭐

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 6d

📢 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.

Saloni Krishnan @salonikrishnan.bsky.social · 6d

To do this, we're really keen to hear from adults in the UK identifying with #dyslexia, #DevLangDis, #dyspraxia and other #neurotypes - so please take our survey here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/THRIVEsurv...

Find out more about us here: ukyoungacademy.org/activities/t...

THRIVE: Neurodivergence at work

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

www.smartsurvey.co.uk

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · 8d

It is that time of the year again! Join us in Guildford on November 1st for a great event for people with #DCD / #Dyspraxia, professionals, teachers and parents or anyone curious about it!
#research #LivedExperience

MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 8d

🌞Dyspraxia Awareness Day 2025🌞
📅Saturday 1st November
🕑12-5pm
📍Guildford
➡️Register 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!

Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · 13d

Are you a #parent of a child with #DCD? Please support us and share widely 👇

MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 13d

🚨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_...

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Body Representation Network – BRNet @bodyrepnetwork.bsky.social · 23d

🚨Do you want to join our online seminars?

Next month we have this amazing seminar with Anna and Noa!
Register to join, it’s free 🤓

#somatosensation
#interoception
#sensory
#body
#science
#neuroscience

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Sep 2

📅 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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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨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_...

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Jul 3

🚨 New paper out with Scott Glover @rhulpsychology.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social
We show that motor imagery is functionally distinct from physical action, supporting the #Motor #Cognitive model of motor #imagery.
Read the theoretical implications 👇
psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...

APA PsycNet

psycnet.apa.org

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

Read about #DCD #dyspraxia 👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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?

www.tes.com

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Body Representation Network – BRNet @bodyrepnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 13

Less than 3 weeks before #BRNet2025 in Utrecht! 😍
Conference booklet and final schedule are now available: bodyrepresentation.wixsite.com/brnet/genera...

2025 Conference | brnet

bodyrepresentation.wixsite.com

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Jun 5

🧠 Understanding #Dyspraxia: Insights for Employers & Educators
📍 Brunel University London
🗓 8 July | 3:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ Free event – register: shorturl.at/0RqJT

Join us for research insights, personal stories & the premiere of Dys is Me 🎬

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juhasilvanto.bsky.social @juhasilvanto.bsky.social · Jun 5

1/ What causes acquired aphantasia? Our new preprint shows links to affective conditions, early life adversity, neurodevelopmental traits, and increased autonomic reactivity, pointing to an affective-autonomic pathway

#aphantasia #MentalHealth #interoception

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · May 27

Trying to keep the kids busy? Sign up now 👇👇👇

MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · May 27

🌞 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_...

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Gavin Buckingham @drgbuckingham.bsky.social · May 7

My kid did this and really enjoyed it

MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · May 7

🚨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_...

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · May 7

Thanks Gavin. It means a lot and we now have a cool space themed instruction video to make it even more fun 😊

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · May 7

@dyspraxiachat.bsky.social @dyspraxiamagazine.bsky.social

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Stephanie Rossit @stephanierossit.bsky.social · May 7

🧠 We're hiring! Join us @neurolab.bsky.social as a part-time RA on EyeFocus trial (NIHR i4i funded). Great opportunity in digital health + cognition!

🔗 Info: www.stephanierossit.com/eyefocus-app
📄 Apply: vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/15...

#Neuropsychology #RAJob #CognitiveScience #DigitalHealth

EyeFocus Trial | stephanierossit

www.stephanierossit.com

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · May 7

My study @surreypsychology.bsky.social @modilab-surrey.bsky.social is now live. Looking for typically developing children and children with #DCD / #Dyspraxia.
If you are a #School in Surrey, we can come to your classroom, please get in touch!
Please share widely 🙏

MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · May 7

🚨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_...

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · May 1

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! 🤗

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Body Representation Network – BRNet @bodyrepnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 28

🌟 Were you planning to join us in #Utrecht but thought you missed the deadline?
Good news, you’ve got extra time! 🕺🎉

Registration is now open until May 7th.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💥
#BRNet

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Marie Chancel @mariechancel.bsky.social · Apr 14

📣 Open PhD & Postdoc Positions 📣

More info here: mariechancel.com/open-positio... or by contacting me directly !

Open positions – Dr. Marie Chancel

mariechancel.com

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