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DYSPRAXIA AT 16 plus
There are many options open for the young adult who has dyspraxia and they will vary depending on choice, ability and degree of learning difficulty.
Most children who have dyspraxia will have been at the School Action plus stage of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (formerly Stage 3), a few will be statemented and the more able will be at the School Action Stage. Under the new Code of Practice all will be able to receive advice from a Connexions (formerly Guideline Careers) Advisor from the age of 13 (the formal transition review time for statemented and school action plus children) until 19 or 25 for those with more complex, special needs.
By the age of 16, those with moderate dyspraxia and no other associated difficulties, may be becoming more independent, others will need ongoing support. The options open at 16 vary so much because of the huge gap between the more and less able.
Many will have gained some G.C.S.E.s. Usually in the lower grades but for some they may be at C or above.
OPTIONS
· Stay on at school to take A levels
· Go on a college foundation course to re-sit some O levels.
· A special needs course at college
· A specialist college
· Begin a GNVQ college course with support.
· Work ……………
Usually the young dyspraxic will need some support, whichever route they choose. The Connexions Personal Advisor should be able to help plan the support needed.
Those attending a special needs course may be entitled to income support and or incapacity benefit.
· For more information contact Connexions, the Dyspraxia Connexion or Skills - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities.
· A copy of the SEN Code of Practice is available free from DfES
· Publications. Telephone: 0845 60 222 60. www.dfes.gov.uk
· Skills. Telephone: 0800 328 5050. www.Skill.org.uk
· Connexions www.connexions.gov.uk
· For a full information pack send a cheque for £2.50 to Dyspraxia Connexion.
Anne Taylor (June 2002)
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