Debunking the myths and focusing on the positives of Dyspraxia and DCD with Dr Áine O' Dea

Dr. Áine O' Dea, is an Irish Occupational Therapist and an expert in dyspraxia and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). She is also a clinical supervisor and mentor providing support to Occupational Therapists and other professionals across Ireland. Áine completed her PhD in this area which which highlighted the importance of understanding children's interests and strengths, such as their awareness and understanding of their own abilities and finding their own ways of doing things.

Articles and guidelines that Áine mentions:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0245738
https://researchrepository.ul.ie/articles/thesis/Using_an_evidence-based_and_theory-based_approach_to_occupational_therapy_intervention_development_to_improve_participation_outcomes_for_children_with_Developmental_Coordination_Disorder/19827733/1/files/35245519.pdf

Find Áine at https://radianceconsultinghub.com/contact/ or on Instagram or LinkedIn

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