THE Trustee of the Dyspraxia Foundation has spoken out about helping teenagers to tackle the 'minefield' of school and social situations.

Jonathan Levy, from Appleton, who is responsible for teenagers and young adults at the foundation, said it is important to ensure obstacles facing young people are dealt with.

This follows an urgent call from the national charity for greater understanding of issues faced by young people living with dyspraxia.

He said: “Whilst this survey has flagged up some very real issues which must be addressed by schools, families and support services, our charity has a really positive outlook and we support so many wonderful young people, who are achieving fantastic things – despite their own difficulties.

"At the Dyspraxia Foundation, we truly believe that nothing should hold a young person back from fulfilling their potential.”

The nationwide poll, which was commissioned by the charity, revealed that the beginning of a new school term can create huge levels of anxiety, fear or even dread for the hundreds of teenagers diagnosed with the developmental co-ordination disorder.

That’s why the Dyspraxia Foundation – the only national charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of the condition – will be focusing on teenagers for its awareness week during October.

The charity is set to introduce a new teenage information officer, who will be available to offer advice for young people experiencing any difficulties associated with dyspraxia.

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