David Wright

Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Research interests in motor cognition.

[David Wright @djwright561]

Our research funded by @Waterloo_TWF has been published in @PLOSONE.

We found that combined action observation and motor imagery helped children with developmental coordination disorder learn complex activities of daily living.

Read the study here: https://t.co/tGL2qXPjzG

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

Our colleagues at Brunel University of London are explores whether virtual reality balance training can help improve balance skills in children with DCD / Dyspraxia.

See below for information and get in touch if interested:

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

Parents of children with dyspraxia/DCD: We are still keen to hear your views on the support your child receives at school. Please spare a few minutes to complete our survey. https://t.co/kTGK7TODQy

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

Does your child want to help prepare festive foods in the kitchen but struggle with utensils? 🧑‍🍳🎄

https://t.co/hwwKD81Vbs has free video demos for:

- Peeling vegetables🥕
- Chopping vegetables🥔
- Spreading with a knife🍞
- Using cutlery🍴
- Pouring drinks🥤
- & more...

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

🎄Parents - Help us boost numbers by Christmas🎄

We are still collecting data for our survey on parents' views of the dyspraxia/DCD support children receive at school.

Please share your views! Click on the link or scan the QR code to take part: https://t.co/kTGK7TODQy

[Johnny Parr @JohnnyParr]

So happy our latest study is finally published!

We show that falls are a major issue across the lifespan for individuals with DCD (i.e., Dyspraxia).

Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Hidden Epidemic of Falls
https://t.co/0YBdLA1Fgg

Key findings 👇

[Johnny Parr @JohnnyParr]

People with dyspraxia are at high risk of falling – and it’s too often overlooked:
https://t.co/mTdqgp0hBN

An article in @ConversationUK which summarises our latest findings

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

🎄DCD Support - Christmas Cards🎄

Does your child plan to send Christmas cards but struggle to open or close envelopes?

https://t.co/hwwKD82t10 has free video demonstrations for:

- Envelope opening✉️
- Envelope closing📬
- Using scissors ✂️
- & other skills

#dyspraxia #DCD

[MoDI Lab @MoDILab_Surrey]

Are you a TEACHER or TEACHING ASSISTANT?✏️🧑‍🏫

Help our colleagues at Manchester Met University understand awareness of special educational needs in schools.

You could win one of three £20 Amazon vouchers!💸

Take part now: https://t.co/FteTJBNqH9...

[RIO group @_RIOgroup_]

SAVE THE DATE:

@djwright561 will be hosting the 20th Anniversary @_RIOgroup_ Conference @ManMetUni on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th May, 2026.

Watch this space for further information about abstract submission, conference registration, and invited speaker announcements!

[Psychology @ Brookes @OBU_Psychology]

As researchers we don’t always know what questions should be answered. @KWilmut and colleagues are trying to find out what the research priorities are in the UK for people living with #DCD #Dyspraxia. Please complete our survey 👇#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek

[MoDI Lab @MoDILab_Surrey]

🚨DCD Research Recruitment 🚨

Together with @MMU_DCD, we are running a survey to gather #parents views on the support for #DCD/#dyspraxia provided by schools.
Parents of children who attend school and have a DCD diagnosis can take part
Access here: https://t.co/WOgMKwaMUg

[Mark Campbell @Dr_MarkCampbell]

2 Fully funded PhD positions available here @EsportsSRL @AToth_88 Get in touch if interested @LeroCentre @LogitechG @IrishResearch

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

🚨Back to school support🚨

The morning routine can be tricky after the long break. https://t.co/hwwKD81Vbs has free video demos for:
- Shirt buttons👚
- Fixing inside-out clothes👖
- Applying toothpaste🪥
- Putting on socks🧦
- Tying laces👞
- & more

[Matthew Scott @MattScott93]

Proud to have this article accepted, what feels like the culmination of my PhD and postdoc research!

Here I propose the Sensory Conflict Hypothesis (SCH) of combined action observation and motor imagery (AOMI).

https://t.co/8PJbKNkev9

1/7

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

We are running a short 2-3 minute survey to track which organisations are using our "Watch me do it" DCD/dyspraxia support website.

Please click the link below to tell us whether you use the website:

https://t.co/vvfCBmV7XR

[Manchester Met_DCD Research @MMU_DCD]

Our friends at @MoDILab_Surrey are recruiting children aged 9-11 for a research study. Participation is all online so please consider taking part - details below:

[Johnny Parr @JohnnyParr]

Loved sharing our findings on falls in adults and children with DCD. Great feedback all round. Hopefully the paper is published soon! #DCDUK25. Great talk from @djwright561 also!

[Johnny Parr @JohnnyParr]

Awesome first day at #DCDUK25! @EsselaarM smashed her talk on brain-muscle communication, and @Greg___Wood’s panel on advocacy was excellent.

[Mohamed Omar Mohamed @m_o_mohamed]

🚨 NEW PAPER! 🚨 Looking into the relationship between motor reinvestment and prosthetic hand use and experience

https://t.co/w0iOS9Umq4

Big thanks to @Greg___Wood @djwright561 @LiisUiga Rich Masters @JohnnyParr

[Dr Adam Bruton @Bruton_Psych]

Come work with us @Bruneluni as a Research Assistant/Fellow on a Waterloo Foundation funded project using movement simulation and virtual reality to improve balance in children with DCD #dyspraxia

📅 30 June 2025

APPLY HERE: https://t.co/giurrxdCuS

@_RIOgroup_ @djwright561