WAMinar: Understanding Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also widely known as Dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder effecting approximately 5% of the global population (Biotteau et al., 2022). According to AHEAD’s report, in 2020/21 there were nearly 18,000 students with disabilities in higher education registered with support services, 6.5% of whom had DCD (AHEAD, 2022).

The WAM programme have noticed a significant increase in the number of graduates with DCD entering employment over the past five years. Since 2018, 9% of graduates placed through the WAM Programme have disclosed DCD/Dyspraxia, with a 100% increase from 2018 to 2022.

With a featured presentation from Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland, the webinar will provide an understanding of Dyspraxia (DCD) and explore the interchangeable terminology. It will also discuss how Dyspraxia can present, with a discussion on the potential impact on work and what supports are available to employees and employers.

About the WAM Programme
The WAM Programme is the transition to employment initiative of AHEAD. It offers graduates with disabilities the benefit of a 6 month minimum fully paid and mentored work internship with high profile employers. WAM was established in 2005 and, to date, have placed over 620 graduates with both private and public sector employers.