Dyspraxia: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder - Softcover

Kirby Dr., Amanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0285635123 ISBN 13: 9780285635128

Publisher: Souvenir Press, 2006

Synopsis

A parents' guide from pre-school to adulthood - Dyspraxia - The hidden handicap by Dr Amanda Kirby. Dyspraxia, a condition which causes coordination difficulties, also known as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), is truly a hidden handicap and one that can lead to severe educational and social problems for the child. Affecting three times as many boys as girls, it can make the child a social outcast, provoke bullying and seriously damage his self-esteem. Yet outwardly he appears like all other children. Amanda Kirby, a doctor whose second son has dyspraxia, writes from long experience of the questions parents ask and of strategies that help the child to overcome his problems. Mindful that the condition may be diagnosed at any stage, she covers the years from pre-school to adulthood, offering practical improvement techniques for home and school, and discussing the implications of the condition for the child's future. She deals sympathetically with the emotional reactions of parents, siblings and, not least, the child himself, and suggests positive ways of coping with them. What most parents want above all is information - about causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and other possible conditions. The book explains all these in simple terms and also includes a glossary of technical words that may be used by professionals. A full list of resources makes the book a valuable source of reference for expert help and support. Illustrated with cheerful drawings by Sian Koppel, this hopeful, practical book can help bring about real improvements in the lives of children who have dyspraxia.

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Review

"She writes from considerable experience... offers improvement techniques for home and school." (‘Irish Independent’ .)

"Deals with the condition practically, offering suggestions for how a child's co-ordination skills can be improved at any age." (‘The Newcastle Journal’ .)

"A must for all practitioners and parents of children with dyspraxia and development co-ordination disorder (DCD)... Dr Kirby's practical experiences and observations of children and adults with dyspraxia is highly accessible and readable, successfully dealing with a very complex subject." (‘Dyslexia Contact’, British Dyslexia Association .)

"The first wide-ranging and popular guide for parents and others who wrestle daily with the difficulties... It is both immensely practical and written from the heart." (‘Daily Telegraph’ .)

Book Description

Intended to help parents and teachers, with ideas that they can use to encourage the child and help him improve his motor skills.This informative and practical guide to dyspraxia is intended to help parents and teachers, with ideas that they can use to encourage the child and help improve their motor skills. It also includes information on causes and symptoms.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Souvenir Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0285635123
• ISBN 13: 9780285635128
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240