Dyspraxia in 3 year old - How to help?

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Good evening mumsnet, I an hoping you can help me support a little 3 year old with very big feelings.
Has all the symptoms of motor dyspraxia though no “formal” diagnosis yet.
Never crawled, referred for child physio aged 1 by NHS, can’t jump, running doesn’t look like real running, always bumping, tripping, falling, etc. Very challenging to teach new motor skills (forget about the balance bike!)
As a result quite cautious, anxious and now also starting to feel socially isolated as has trouble joining in games with other children, and it’s becoming more relevant as former friends start to play more physically demanding games.
It’s really breaking my heart - do you have any advice for what the parents can do?
Other mumsnet threads or your own experience with similar children and the schools / organisations that took care of them would be amazing!

Hi, I can't help from a parent point of view but I have Dyspraxia myself. I wasn't diagnosed till I was an adult so as a child I just muddled along. My mum did lots of practising of physical skills with me on good days like sitting in a chair, using a knife etc. They will learn their limitations as they get older and things will get a bit easier for them. The bumping into things will always happen and there isn't much you can do about it, I just roll with it now. Footwear makes a massive difference for me so it might help your little one too. Shoes with a large surface area on the bottom are the way forward. Anything narrow is harder to walk on and requires more balance. I tend to buy ones that go over my ankle too for extra support. They need to get enough sleep and things tend to be harder as the day progresses as they will get tired. With physical games it is difficult and I don't have any advice there but to not give up and see if the other children will play something sitting down as this requires less balance but can still be just at fun. If you have any other questions I am happy to try and help. I hope they get the help they need.

Has DS been assessed by an OT? Is the nursery providing support?

Thank you for the responses.
Child has been seen by OT and physiotherapist.
Referred to neurologist but that may take a long time.

No formal diagnosis yet per initial post - but recommendation for an exercise programme and more active lifestyle.