Breadcrumbs
The Student Support Centre (Scotland) Helps The Moyes Family
July 2010
SCHOOL’S out for summer and many youngsters will soon take the daunting step of moving up to high school.
One such pupil is Taylor Moyes (11) who was struggling at school until he was diagnosed with dyspraxia two years ago. But since his diagnosis Taylor's progress has been so rapid that this year he received a commendation in the dux award.
The condition used to be known as Clumsy Child Syndrome and is thought to affect up to 10 percent of the UK population with boys four times more likely to develop it than girls. It doesn’t change the intelligence of a child but affects their learning ability.
It can affect also movement and coordination as brain messages are not properly transmitted to the body. Known as a motor learning disability, it leads to clumsiness and problems with language, perception and thought.
Taylor is making the transition from primary school to Caldervale High after the summer holidays, a move that is daunting for most kids. His parents have already visited the school to ensure the change will be as smooth as possible.
Published on 30/06/2010 by Michael Pringle - Airdrie & Coatbridge
For further information about The Student Support Centre call the freephone number on 0800 999 6 999 or visit student-support.co.uk
