2 February 2012 - The Dyscovery Centre's 15th Anniversary - Newport, Wales

This day of celebration will begin with presentations about the knowledge around Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) and related specific learning difficulties, and how this has evolved in the past 15 years.  The wide range of afternoon workshops will provide opportunities for discussion and participation.

Guest speakers will include:

Professor David Sugden (Leeds)
Dr Paul Hutchins (Australia)
Professor Anita Thapar (Cardiff)
Dr Anna Barnett (Oxford Brookes)
Professor Barry Carpenter OBE
Angela Webb (National Handwriting Association)
Dr Ian Smythe

Other emiment speakers will be joining the centre on the day.

Topics covered will include:

• Neuroscience
• DCD consensus statement implementation
• Key changes in DCD problem solving approaches
• Practical support strategies for children and adults
• Supporting adults with DCD/Spld into employment, use of IT, transition and more

Fee for the day:  £30 per person (non-refundable) including a light lunch and refreshments.

To book, contact The Dyscovery Centre, but hurry - places are very limited!