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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 20h

💭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 · 1d

🚶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 · 2d

⭐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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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 7d

🌞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!

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · 12d

🚨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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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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ALT: a cartoon pug holding a calendar with the words save the date above it

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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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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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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Jun 5

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 👇👇👇

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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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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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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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Mar 20

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

Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Mar 20

📢 #PhD available
Are you passionate about #robotics, neural control of movement and #dyspraxia / #DCD? Apply now to this funded position at the University of Surrey. Co-supervised by me!
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...

Neuro-muscular state estimation and control for physical human-robot interaction | University of Surrey

www.surrey.ac.uk

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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Feb 28

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

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

🚨 Join us for an exciting #BRnet online seminar🚨

Representing the #body: Insights from #kinematic coding & #robotics!

🗓 March 20th, 2:45 PM CET
🎙 Speakers: Prof. Christina Becchio & Prof. Pablo Lanillos
📢 Free registration: forms.gle/uJBArE8LhQsy...

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Feb 26

Hi, we'd love to join :)

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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Avram Holmes @avramholmes.bsky.social · Feb 25

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

Holmes Lab – Rutgers Department of Psychiatry

holmeslab.rutgers.edu

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MoDI Lab @modilab-surrey.bsky.social · Feb 18

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

Marie Martel @mariefmartel.bsky.social · Feb 18

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 #Research

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

🔍 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

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