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   damp

   /damp/

   adjective

   • 1. slightly wet: "her hair was still damp from the shower"

   noun

   • 1. moisture diffused through the air or a solid substance or condensed on a surface, typically with detrimental or unpleasant effects: "the house reeked of mould and damp"
   • ▪ short for firedamp
   • ▪ damp air or atmosphere: archaic "the damps of the valley"
   • 2. a discouragement or check: archaic "shame gave a damp to her triumph"

   verb

   • 1. make (something) slightly wet: "damp a small area with water"
   • 2. make a fire burn less strongly by reducing the flow of air to it: "he damped down the fire for the night"
   • ▪ control or restrain a feeling or a situation: "she tried to damp down her feelings of despair"
   • 3. reduce or stop the vibration of (the strings of a piano or other musical instrument) so as to reduce the volume of sound: "the muted notes should be produced by damping the strings at the seventh position"
   • ▪ progressively reduce the amplitude of (an oscillation or vibration): "concrete structures damp out any vibrations"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the noun sense ‘noxious inhalation’): of West Germanic origin; related to a Middle Low German word meaning ‘vapour, steam, smoke’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dampish adjective
   • 2. damply adverb

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk › children-and-families › practical-tips-forDyspraxia Foundation

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   Post-It® pads stuck at eye level on doors are useful reminders. Transparent purses and pencil cases let you see the contents easily. Keep keys and purses on a long chain which clips to clothing. Members of the Dyspraxia Foundation share their tips for minimising the impact of dyspraxia on daily life through local groups and via our Facebook page.

3. www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk › adults › dyspraxia-in-adultsDyspraxia Foundation

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   Dyspraxia is common. It primarily affects movement and coordination in children and adults. It can also cause a range of other difficulties. It is a hidden type of neurodivergence which is still not well understood. Dyspraxia affects every part of someone's life. It makes it hard for people to do activities that others take for granted.

4. www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk › adults › diagnosing-dyspraxia-in-adultsDyspraxia Foundation

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   A medical assessment is an important part of the diagnostic process for dyspraxia. This is to rule out other possible causes of a person’s movement problems. These include cerebral palsy, a stroke, side effects of certain drugs, anxiety/depression, poor vision, or hearing loss. The GP will also consider if you have other conditions, such as ...

5. www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk › young-people › practical-tips-for-everyday-lifeDyspraxia Foundation

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   Set a 2 minute timer on your phone (or use a kitchen timer) to make sure you brush for long enough. Consider using an electric toothbrush as this reduces the need to move the brush quite so much. Invest in a water flosser – this can make flossing your teeth much easier than fiddly traditional floss!

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   Adults. The Dyspraxia Foundation offers information, advice and support to adults with dyspraxia. We cover topics that matter to you and give practical advice to help you manage with dyspraxia throughout your life.

7. dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk › children-and-families › supporting-your-childDyspraxia Foundation

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   Dyspraxia (some people call it DCD) means that your brain is ‘wired up’ differently. It is a very clever brain that somehow has got ‘mixed up’ and that means that things to do with moving, learning and perhaps speaking too are harder for you. It is not your fault and there are lots of ways to help you master the things you find difficult.

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   Apr 20, 2024 · 20th April 2024. Dear Community, We write to you today with heavy hearts but with utmost transparency and respect. It is with profound regret that we must announce the closure of the Dyspraxia Foundation. After much consideration, and in light of enormous long-standing financial challenges, the Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision ...