Lecturer @SurreyPsych 🧠 Motor control 🤏 Multisensory integration 🧒 Development - Body representations - Dyspraxia - Autism
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My study @SurreyPsych @MoDILab_Surrey is now live. Looking for neurotypically 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 🙏
🚨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/…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🌟Children with #DCD experience additional barriers to learning in primary school, affecting their #education as well as their social life.🌟
🔷The classroom environment presents many unique challenges. Here are some examples and strategies that can address them:🔷
#Dyspraxia
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
📷 Research is essential in understanding #DCD/#dyspraxia, so today we are sharing some research that members of the MoDI lab have been involved in. Investigating mathematical and navigational difficulties can be crucial for improving quality of life for those with DCD📷
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
📖Understanding #Dyspraxia / #DCD is like looking at an iceberg. What we see on the surface is just part of the picture.📖
🌟 Let's work towards greater awareness through recognising both visible and hidden challenges.🌟
#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek #InclusionMatters
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🚀One month to go before our 5th Dyspraxia Awareness Day!
📅Saturday 14th November 2026 | 12 PM - 4 PM
📍St Mary's Church, Guildford
🎟️Book your FREE ticket now & check the agenda: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dyspraxia…
#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek #NeurodiversityInEducation #SurreyEvents #DCD
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
Welcome to #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek!
🔷 This is the perfect chance to learn, share resources, and raise awareness about #Dyspraxia / #DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder (DCD). 🔷
⭐ Keep an eye out for daily posts this week where we share resources and ways to learn about #DCD!⭐
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🌸Happy #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek! 🌸
🌟Have you ever heard of Dyspraxia/DCD?🌟
👉This carousel explains the basics - swipe through to learn more about it, understand what we do at the MoDI Lab and how you can get involved! (Part 2 is in the comments)
#dyspraxia #DCD
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
Dyspraxia Awareness Day 2026 is taking place in Guildford on Saturday 14th November!
We will present our recent research findings on teachers' and parents' perceptions of dyspraxia/DCD support in schools.
Please register if you are in the area and free to attend:
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🚨 New study for children (7–12) with DCD/Dyspraxia at Brunel University of London!
🏃 Your child will visit the lab across 10 weeks & do fun VR balance training at home!
👉 If your child has/may have Dyspraxia and you're interested, register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
Today for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek we are focusing on #Developmental Coordination Disorder (#DCD), also known as #dypraxia. Find out about @KWilmut and Anna Barnett’s research on DCD on our webpage: brookes.ac.uk/research/units…. 🧵1/2.
Don't forget to log on tonight! 👇👇
⭐Neurodiversity Celebration Week is nearly upon us!
🚨If you are interested in DCD/Dyspraxia, sign up to our online session to find out what the top 10 research priorities are for DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK.
👉Sign up here for free: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-top-1…
We only need one more participant! 👇👇👇
🚨 Final participant needed!🚨
⭐Diagnosed with Dyspraxia/DCD at age 30+?
🚶We’d love to hear about your experiences of a late diagnosis.
👉Interested in taking part? Complete the questionnaire here and we will be in touch for an online interview: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
📢 Participants with DCD/Dyspraxia needed!📢
🧠Do you have DCD & 35–45 minutes to spare? Help with a study exploring well-being in DCD by completing some questionnaires.
✨You will have the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!
👉Take part here: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🚨DCD/Dyspraxia Research Opportunity🚨
Are you the parent of a child with DCD/Dyspraxia?👨👩👧
We want to hear your views on the support your child receives from their school and how this could be improved🏫
👉Help us by completing a short survey here: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🌟New year, new routine — boost your wellbeing and support DCD research
👉Are you 18+ and have DCD/Dyspraxia or suspected DCD/Dyspraxia?
🏃♀️Take part in a new exercise online study!
You will have the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!
Take part here: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
Does your child want to help prepare festive foods in the kitchen but struggle with utensils? 🧑🍳🎄
watchmedoit.mmu.ac.uk has free video demos for:
- Peeling vegetables🥕
- Chopping vegetables🥔
- Spreading with a knife🍞
- Using cutlery🍴
- Pouring drinks🥤
- & more...
Huge congrats @judithgentle12 @SurreyPsych. Don't forget to send your vote in 👇👇
🎉 The MoDI Lab is very proud to share that our Lab Director, @judithgentle12, has been nominated for the Dyspraxia Magazine's 'Dyspraxic Advocate of the Year' award for her work in DCD/Dyspraxia research.
We'd love your support to win!
👉 Vote here: tally.so/r/aQ9raq
So wish I could attend!! 🤩
Don't miss it if you're planning to go to IEEE VR! 👇👇👇
📢 Exciting Announcement!
Have a look at this #VR #Embodiment for #Children workshop at IEEE VR in Korea, March 2026!
📝 Submissions are open until January 6, 2026.
🌐 More details: sites.google.com/view/xrkids
It's tomorrow, don't miss it!!! 👇👇👇
✨ Hybrid Event Alert!
The Smoky Mirrors Symposium: Self–Other Actions and Interactions in Real and Virtual Worlds at Aalto University is coming up on 12.12.25 👏
For more information, and to register, click the link below‼️
aalto.fi/en/events/smoky-mir…
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social) retweeted
🚨Research Opportunity🚨
Are you 18+ and have DCD/Dyspraxia or suspect you have it? OR are you 18+ and have no neurodevelopmental conditions?
Take part in this new study investigating movement skill and well-being🚶🧠⭐
Click here to take part: surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
Did you miss us last Saturday? Gzt in touch to be informed of next year's event 👇👇
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Dyspraxia Awareness Day at St. Mary's Church, Guildford!🔷
Inspiring talks, powerful stories & insightful discussions on Dyspraxia💭
Stay tuned for next year's event!⭐
#Dyspraxia #Research #Community