Wellbeing Services in Cornwall

Dyspraxia Resources

The following links may be useful if you’d like to find out more about dyspraxia or if you are looking for strategies and tools to support your studies. 

Useful content on Dyspraxia 

You may find the following links helpful if you want to learn more about dyspraxia 

Resources, tools and apps 

The following resources are freemium products available online, iOS and/or Android or as browser extensions.

  • Time Timer lets you set different coloured timers with alarms to stay on track.  
  • Trello uses flexible boards to aid task management. 
  • what3words allows you to find, share, save and navigate to locations anywhere in the world. 
  • Google Maps helps you find your way from A to B using different means of transport. 
  • Citymapper provides real-time information for public transport in 80 cities. 
  • AudioPen is a browser add-on that converts voice notes into text.

Study strategies for dyspraxia

  • Have specific places for your belongings. Get rid of things if your space is getting cluttered. 
  • Break tasks down and write checklists. 
  • Use your phone or AI assistant to set alarms and reminders. 
  • Label boxes, cupboards, drawers etc. and group things together. Have a specific place for keys, phone, money and other important things which you always use.  
  • You may need more practice (or 'overlearning') to master skills. Get clear instructions or a video which you can watch again and again. 
  • Break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps and create routines for everyday activities. 
  • Learn to touch type for free at Typing.com or use Dictation in Word to get your ideas down. 
  • Learn to drive in an automatic car with a specialist driving instructor then use Google Maps or SatNav to find your way to places. 
  • Find sports or activities that improve your coordination and dexterity which you enjoy, whether that's drumming or video games, swimming or yoga! 
  • Join support groups such as the Dyspraxic Adults Forum. 
  • Be kind to yourself: everyone makes mistakes, but most people are too focused on their own to notice yours. 
  • Allow extra time for tasks and travel. 
  • Use noise-cancelling headphones to minimise distractions. 
  • Use gadgets that make life easier for you like electric toothbrushes and shavers, special tin openers, magnifying mirrors, non-slip trays, pen grips etc. Take a look at the Essential Aids catalogue here. 
  • Take a look at Glamour Magazine’s a dyspraxic's guide to beauty for some great ideas. 
  • Choose clothes which are easy to put on and fasten. Avoid slippery or high-heeled shoes. 
  • Check your appearance in a full-length mirror before you go out. 
  • Sit down to do fiddly tasks such as preparing food or doing your makeup. 

Screening tools

The following links may be helpful if you are looking for a screening that might indicate if you’re dyspraxic.

Get in touch with the Inclusive Learning team at inclusive@fxplus.ac.uk for an informal chat if you want to know more about screening, they can signpost you to support and guidance.