Dyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2 children in each class of 30 in the UK. Children with dyspraxia may have difficulties with jumping, running, catching or kicking a ball, using stairs, getting dressed and keeping still. Beyond these difficulties, the condition is linked to elevated risks of anxiety, low physical activity, and social isolation. Despite being such a widespread condition, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) – as it is also known, research shows it is not well recognised or supported.
See Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder in the UK study brief at the York St John University website published 2025