Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), affects a child’s motor coordination, planning, and organisation. It can impact handwriting, touchscreen use, memory, sequencing, and spatial awareness—making learning more challenging and sometimes frustrating. At DoodleLearning, we’ve designed our apps to be inclusive and supportive for learners with dyspraxia, helping them access learning in a way that works for them.
Here’s how Doodle can support your teaching:
1. Clean, Consistent Layouts
Doodle’s interface uses uncluttered screens and consistent navigation, helping learners focus on the task without unnecessary distractions.
🔹 In practice:
Reduces visual and cognitive load
Supports learners with spatial processing difficulties
Makes it easier for children to navigate independently
2. Touch-Friendly Design
Our apps are optimised for tablets and touchscreens, with large, easy-to-tap buttons and interactive elements.
🔹 In practice:
Minimises fine motor strain
Encourages independent use, even for children with coordination challenges
Reduces frustration with fiddly controls or small targets
3. Multi-Sensory Learning
Doodle supports learning through sight, sound, and touch:
Audio: Questions and instructions can be read aloud
Visuals: Diagrams and illustrations aid understanding
DoodlePad: Learners can draw, write, and work out answers
Interactive elements: Tap, swipe, and drag to explore concepts
🔹 In practice:
Reinforces understanding through multiple modalities
Supports children with working memory and processing difficulties
Makes learning more engaging and accessible
4. Step-by-Step Scaffolding
Lessons are broken into small, manageable chunks with gradual progression and repetition.
🔹 In practice:
Helps children organise their thinking
Supports sequencing and planning
Builds confidence through achievable goals
5. Promoting Independence and Self-Regulation
Doodle encourages learners to work at their own pace, reflect on their progress, and celebrate achievements with gentle guidance from in-app characters.
🔹 In practice:
Builds self-esteem and motivation
Encourages ownership of learning
Supports development of executive functioning skills
6. Accessibility Features
To support learners with co-occurring needs (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD), Doodle includes:
Text-to-speech for all questions
Coloured overlays to reduce visual stress
Customisable settings to suit individual needs
🔹 In practice:
Makes learning more inclusive
Supports a wide range of learning profiles
Creates a calm and supportive environment
7. Positive Reinforcement and Motivation
Learners earn stars, badges, and encouraging messages as they progress, helping them stay motivated and feel proud of their efforts.
🔹 In practice:
Encourages persistence and resilience
Reinforces effort over perfection
Makes learning feel rewarding and fun
Supporting You in the Classroom
Doodle provides real-time insights into each learner’s progress, helping you identify areas of strength and challenge. This allows for targeted support and personalised intervention.
If you’d like help setting up Doodle for learners with dyspraxia or exploring accessibility features, our team is always happy to assist—just click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the app.