Dyspraxia Treatment London
Dyspraxia Treatment London
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) in Children
Specialist Assessment & Treatment for Dyspraxia (DCD) in London
At London Paediatric Clinic, our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment and treatment for children with dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). We understand that while every child develops at their own pace, persistent difficulties with coordination, balance, movement, or motor skills can affect confidence, learning, independence, and participation in everyday activities. Our aim is to identify the underlying cause of your child’s difficulties, provide clear answers and reassurance, and develop a personalised treatment plan that helps them achieve their full potential.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects the planning, coordination, and execution of movement. Children with dyspraxia may appear clumsy, struggle with handwriting, sports, dressing, using cutlery, organising tasks, or other everyday activities requiring fine and gross motor skills. Although dyspraxia does not affect intelligence, it can have a significant impact on academic achievement, self-esteem, social development, and emotional wellbeing if left unrecognised. Early diagnosis and specialist intervention can help children develop practical skills, improve confidence, and become more independent at home, at school, and during physical activities.
Our consultant-led approach focuses on understanding your child’s motor development, physical abilities, school performance, daily functioning, and overall health. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, paediatric physiotherapists, educational specialists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate, we provide comprehensive assessment, personalised management, and ongoing support. Conveniently located in Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers comprehensive private care for children with dyspraxia, giving families rapid access to specialist diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated long-term support to help every child thrive.
Dr Badr Chaban
MD MRCPCH MSc
Why Choose Us for Dyspraxia Assessment?
Experienced Paediatricians
Our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management for children with dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) and other developmental conditions.
Comprehensive Motor Skills Assessments
We perform detailed assessments of your child's coordination, balance, fine and gross motor skills, physical development, and overall health to identify their individual strengths and challenges.
Same-Day Appointments Available
Where available, we offer same-day appointments, providing prompt specialist assessment and early intervention when it can make the greatest difference.
Rapid Access to Specialist Therapies
We can arrange prompt access to occupational therapy, paediatric physiotherapy, educational support, and other specialist services to help your child develop practical skills and confidence.
Multidisciplinary Specialist Care
We work closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, educational specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, holistic care tailored to your child's individual needs.
Home Visits & Central London Clinic
We offer home visits alongside our conveniently located Central London clinic, providing families with flexible access to experienced paediatric care.
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Comprehensive Dyspraxia Assessments
Every child with dyspraxia presents differently, and the challenges they experience can vary considerably. During appointments, our experienced paediatricians carry out a detailed assessment of your child’s pregnancy and birth history, developmental milestones, motor skills, balance, coordination, handwriting, self-care skills, school progress, and overall health. We also review any previous assessments, therapies, or educational support to build a complete understanding of your child’s strengths and areas of difficulty. This comprehensive assessment enables us to establish an accurate diagnosis and develop a personalised management plan tailored to your child’s individual needs.
We assess babies, children, and adolescents with poor coordination, clumsiness, delayed motor milestones, difficulties with handwriting, balance problems, frequent falls, poor ball skills, challenges with dressing or using cutlery, reduced fine or gross motor skills, suspected dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), or concerns about physical development. Where appropriate, we can arrange prompt access to occupational therapy, paediatric physiotherapy, developmental assessments, educational psychology, and other specialist services, ensuring coordinated, evidence-based care.
Fees and Pricing
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Initial Consultation
£300
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Follow-Up Consultation
£300
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide ongoing guidance.
Private Medical Insurance
At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.
Understanding Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects the way the brain plans, coordinates, and carries out movement. Children with dyspraxia often find everyday physical tasks more difficult than other children of the same age, despite having normal intelligence and opportunities to learn these skills. The condition can affect independence, confidence, academic performance, and participation in daily activities.
Dyspraxia can affect both gross motor skills, such as running, jumping, balancing, and riding a bicycle, and fine motor skills, including handwriting, fastening buttons, using scissors, and tying shoelaces. Although DCD is a lifelong condition, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make a significant difference, helping children improve their coordination, develop practical skills, build confidence, and participate more fully in school, sport, and everyday life.
Recognising the Signs of Dyspraxia
The signs of dyspraxia often become noticeable during the preschool or early school years, although they may appear earlier in some children. Common signs include delayed motor milestones, frequent tripping or falling, poor balance, awkward running, difficulty climbing stairs, poor ball skills, untidy handwriting, difficulty using cutlery, dressing independently, tying shoelaces, or completing tasks requiring fine motor control. Some children may also struggle with organisation, planning movements, or avoiding sports and physical activities because they find them particularly challenging.
Recognising these signs early allows children to access specialist assessment and appropriate support before difficulties begin to affect their confidence, education, and emotional wellbeing. Early diagnosis and intervention can help improve coordination, develop practical everyday skills, build confidence, and enable children to participate more fully in school, sport, and daily life.
What Causes Dyspraxia?
The exact cause of dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) is not fully understood, but it is thought to result from differences in the way the brain develops and processes movement. These differences can make it more difficult for children to plan, organise, and carry out coordinated movements. Dyspraxia is not caused by laziness, poor motivation, low intelligence, or parenting, and many children with the condition are otherwise healthy and intellectually able.
Some children with dyspraxia also have other neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, or learning differences. Our experienced paediatricians take a comprehensive, holistic approach to assessment, carefully evaluating your child’s overall development to identify any associated conditions and ensure they receive the most appropriate treatment, therapies, and ongoing support.
When Should You Seek Specialist Advice?
Specialist assessment may be beneficial if your child appears significantly less coordinated than other children of a similar age, experiences frequent falls, struggles with handwriting or everyday self-care tasks, avoids sports or physical activities, or has ongoing difficulties with balance, fine motor skills, or gross motor development. Parents and teachers may also notice that tasks requiring coordination take considerably longer, require much greater effort, or affect your child’s confidence and progress at school.
Early specialist assessment can help determine whether your child’s difficulties are due to dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) or another underlying condition. Through prompt diagnosis and coordinated multidisciplinary care, we help children improve coordination, develop practical everyday skills, build confidence, and achieve greater independence at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Following assessment, we provide clear explanations and personalised recommendations tailored to your child’s individual needs. Depending on the diagnosis, management may include occupational therapy, paediatric physiotherapy, school support strategies, home exercise programmes, practical advice for parents and teachers, and referral to additional specialists where appropriate. Our aim is to improve your child’s coordination, motor skills, independence, confidence, and overall quality of life, helping them participate more successfully at home, at school, and during everyday activities.
Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, we coordinate every aspect of your child’s care and can arrange prompt access to further developmental assessments and specialist therapies where required. Through ongoing monitoring, regular reviews, and personalised management plans, we ensure your child receives comprehensive, coordinated support that evolves alongside their changing needs, helping them achieve the best possible long-term outcomes.
Concerned About Your Child's Coordination or Motor Skills?
If your child is struggling with coordination, balance, handwriting, or everyday activities, an early specialist assessment can make a significant difference. Our experienced paediatricians provide expert diagnosis, prompt access to specialist therapies, and personalised multidisciplinary care to help children improve their coordination, develop practical everyday skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is dyspraxia diagnosed?
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) is diagnosed through a detailed assessment of your child’s developmental history, coordination, motor skills, and ability to carry out everyday activities. Where appropriate, we may recommend further developmental assessments or referral to other specialists to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
Is dyspraxia the same as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
Yes. Dyspraxia is the commonly used term for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), which is the medical diagnosis used by healthcare professionals. Both terms describe the same condition.
Can dyspraxia improve?
Although dyspraxia is a lifelong condition, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make a significant difference. With targeted therapy and practical strategies, many children improve their coordination, develop greater independence, and participate more confidently in school, sport, and everyday activities.
Will my child need occupational therapy or physiotherapy?
Many children benefit from occupational therapy to improve fine motor skills, handwriting, dressing, and other everyday tasks. Depending on your child’s needs, physiotherapy may also be recommended to improve balance, coordination, strength, and gross motor skills.
How can dyspraxia affect school life?
Children with dyspraxia may find handwriting, organisation, practical classroom activities, physical education, and playground games more challenging than their peers. Early assessment and appropriate educational support can improve confidence, reduce frustration, and help children reach their full academic potential.
Will my child need ongoing support?
Some children benefit from a short period of therapy, while others require ongoing support as they grow and develop. Any treatment programme is tailored to your child’s individual needs and reviewed regularly to ensure they continue making progress.
Do I need a referral?
No. You do not usually need a GP or hospital referral to arrange a private dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) assessment at London Paediatric Clinic.
How quickly can my child be seen?
We understand how coordination difficulties can affect your child’s confidence, learning, and independence. London Paediatric Clinic offers prompt appointments and, where available, same-day consultations, providing rapid access to experienced paediatricians, specialist assessments, and multidisciplinary support without unnecessary delays.
Need to Speak to a Paediatrician Today?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s health, development, behaviour, sleep, nutrition, or wellbeing, our experienced paediatric team is here to help. Same-day appointments are available where possible, helping families access expert care when they need it most.
Our Location
Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ
Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.