Dyspraxia
An Inclusive Math App for Children with Dyspraxia
Magrid is an inclusive, research-based learning application designed to support children with learning differences such as dyspraxia, as well as other special education needs. With over 3,000 visual and interactive activities, Magrid helps children strengthen mathematical understanding while also developing essential fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, cognitive, visual, and spatial abilities.
Magrid is particularly beneficial for children with dyspraxia because many of its tasks involve precise selection, tracing, drawing, and connecting dots—activities that directly target the motor skills these children often find most challenging. In Magrid studies, we observed the greatest improvements in fine motor control and hand–eye coordination — precisely the areas where extra support is most needed for children with dyspraxia.
The program is language-free, intuitive, and sensory-friendly—allowing children to work independently at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed. Designed for children aged 3–7 and for students with additional learning needs up to age 12, Magrid helps learners grow in confidence, enjoy math, and strengthen the core skills they need for long-term success.
Magrid is particularly beneficial for children with dyspraxia because many of its tasks involve precise selection, tracing, drawing, and connecting dots—activities that directly target the motor skills these children often find most challenging. In Magrid studies, we observed the greatest improvements in fine motor control and hand–eye coordination — precisely the areas where extra support is most needed for children with dyspraxia.
The program is language-free, intuitive, and sensory-friendly—allowing children to work independently at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed. Designed for children aged 3–7 and for students with additional learning needs up to age 12, Magrid helps learners grow in confidence, enjoy math, and strengthen the core skills they need for long-term success.
What is Dyspraxia? How Does It Impact Mathematical Learning?
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects coordination, planning, and movement. Children with dyspraxia often struggle with fine and gross motor tasks, balance, sequencing, and hand–eye coordination.
In math, these difficulties can make writing numbers, aligning problems on the page, or drawing shapes particularly challenging. Some children may also face difficulties with spatial awareness, making it harder to interpret diagrams, patterns, or geometry.
In light of these challenges, children with dyspraxia benefit from structured, visual, and interactive learning experiences. Magrid’s approach makes math accessible while simultaneously strengthening the fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination children need most.
In math, these difficulties can make writing numbers, aligning problems on the page, or drawing shapes particularly challenging. Some children may also face difficulties with spatial awareness, making it harder to interpret diagrams, patterns, or geometry.
In light of these challenges, children with dyspraxia benefit from structured, visual, and interactive learning experiences. Magrid’s approach makes math accessible while simultaneously strengthening the fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination children need most.
What is Dyspraxia? How Does It Impact Mathematical Learning?
- Strengthening Fine Motor Skills – Many Magrid tasks involve drawing, tracing, pointing, and connecting dots. These activities develop fine motor control and graphomotor precision, which are essential for handwriting and classroom participation.
- Hand–Eye Coordination Practice – Children practice aligning visual targets with motor responses. This strengthens coordination needed for writing letters, drawing shapes, and completing math exercises.
- Distraction-free and sensory-friendly design – No ads or unnecessary clutter.
- Efficient screen time – Short, focused sessions (10–15 minutes per day) support attention and reduce fatigue.
- Visual, language-free approach – Instructions and feedback are entirely intuitive.
- Broader skill development – Strengthens not only mathematical thinking but also visual-spatial and motor skills.
- Scientifically validated – Proven effective in studies by the University of Luxembourg and the University of Tübingen.
For Teachers of Students with Dyspraxia
Magrid is easy to integrate into preschool or elementary classrooms and complements any curriculum by covering core foundational skills. Students can complete tasks independently while teachers focus on small groups or individual support.
The teacher dashboard tracks performance, highlights progress, and identifies learning needs. Teachers can assign individual profiles or set up group accounts to encourage collaborative learning.
By reducing the reliance on writing and sequencing, Magrid allows children with dyspraxia to engage meaningfully in math without unnecessary barriers.
The teacher dashboard tracks performance, highlights progress, and identifies learning needs. Teachers can assign individual profiles or set up group accounts to encourage collaborative learning.
By reducing the reliance on writing and sequencing, Magrid allows children with dyspraxia to engage meaningfully in math without unnecessary barriers.
For Parents of Children with Dyspraxia
Magrid is designed to make learning math at home simple and supportive. Children can navigate activities independently thanks to clear, visual instructions.
Parents can limit screen time to short, effective sessions (10–15 minutes daily). The dashboard offers a detailed overview of progress, showing growth in both math and broader cognitive skills.
The app’s calm, sensory-friendly environment helps children focus and learn without overstimulation—making practice at home both effective and enjoyable.
Parents can limit screen time to short, effective sessions (10–15 minutes daily). The dashboard offers a detailed overview of progress, showing growth in both math and broader cognitive skills.
The app’s calm, sensory-friendly environment helps children focus and learn without overstimulation—making practice at home both effective and enjoyable.
Building Confidence Through Inclusive Learning
Children with dyspraxia often face obstacles in tasks requiring coordination, sequencing, and fine motor control. Magrid helps remove these barriers by offering a visual, intuitive learning environment that develops both mathematical understanding and motor coordination.
By combining academic practice with exercises that strengthen fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination, Magrid empowers children with dyspraxia to thrive. They can engage in math meaningfully, build core developmental skills, and gain confidence to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
By combining academic practice with exercises that strengthen fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination, Magrid empowers children with dyspraxia to thrive. They can engage in math meaningfully, build core developmental skills, and gain confidence to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
