There are two main objectives of this handbook: to provide a simple clear understanding of some of the underlying challenges that children with a dyspraxia profile experience, and to provide easily accessible advice and strategies for support for parents, teachers and allied professionals working with these children. The conditions of dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorder...
There are two main objectives of this handbook: to provide a simple clear understanding of some of the underlying challenges that children with a dyspraxia profile experience, and to provide easily accessible advice and strategies for support for parents, teachers and allied professionals working with these children. The conditions of dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorder are differentiated here as in some children they can be observed as separate conditions; dyspraxia being more sensory-based. The author explains the terminology used in dyspraxia: proprioception, bilateral integration, vestibular, postural, cross lateral and tactile defensiveness. She includes an outline of the impact these issues can have in the classroom and the home. Chapters include; an overview of dyspraxia; sensory integration; eye and hand skills; visual perception; working both sides of the body together; primary or baby reflexes; daily living (self-care) skills; exercises, activity and therapy. Each section of the book is laid out under three main headings: What? definitions and meaning; So What? issues and challenges for the child; Now What?; practical strategies and support.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the umbrella term for coordination difficulties conditions such as Dyspraxia which are not due to another medical condition, causes difficulty with movements and coordination in children. DCD frequently coexists with other conditions and about 5-7% of the population have DCD. This article looks at what causes it, whether the incidence is rising
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the umbrella term for coordination difficulties conditions such as Dyspraxia which are not due to another medical condition, causes difficulty with movements and coordination in children. DCD frequently coexists with other conditions and about 5-7% of the population have DCD. This article looks at what causes it, whether the incidence is rising, the signs and symptoms of DCD, how it is diagnosed and treated and how professionals should work together to help children with DCD. It uses a case study of an 8 year old child with signs of motor impairment referred to physiotherapy, and the treatment provided. The author concludes that although children do not "grow out of" DCD, practitioners, teachers, parents and doctors can help children with DCD to have fulfilling, successful and happy lives.
Diversity and Equality in Health and Care, 9(2), 2012, pp.151-155.
Publisher:
Insight Medical Publishing
...of the responsibilities that higher education providers have towards students affected by these types of differences. The disabilities covered are; dyslexia; Asperger’s syndrome, autism, mental health difficulties, dyscalculia, dyspraxia; and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The last decade has seen a growing emphasis on addressing disability in main stream society through legislation to improve access to everyday living and working environments. This has resulted in a significant increase in the number of disabled students undertaking health and social care programmes at higher education institutions in the UK. Some disabilities are highly noticeable and easy to identify. Hidden disabilities such as intellectual impairment, Asperger’s syndrome and dyslexia are more difficult to recognise. This can lead to misinterpretations and misunderstandings when expectations are not met resulting in people with hidden disabilities, being ignored, excluded, or even becoming the target of hostility. This paper aims to explain some of these hidden disabilities and some of the responsibilities that higher education providers have towards students affected by these types of differences. The disabilities covered are; dyslexia; Asperger’s syndrome, autism, mental health difficulties, dyscalculia, dyspraxia; and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
DANDA (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) is a user led charity formed for the relief of conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This article provides a brief overview of the charities development and its work.
DANDA (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) is a user led charity formed for the relief of conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This article provides a brief overview of the charities development and its work.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, organisations, service users, support groups, ADHD, Aspergers syndrome, charities, dyslexia, dyspraxia;
...concentration and performance in the classroom and deal with a variety of behaviour and social interaction difficulties. The authors also provide information and interventions for dyslexia, dyspraxia, and schizophrenia, among others. The combination of information, exercises and case studies makes this a valuable tool for use by parents, health care and teaching professionals, and the authors provide
Disorganized children' may display a range of behaviours symptomatic of, for example, ADHD, autism and conduct disorders, but they often fail to meet all the criteria for a clear diagnosis. In this book, psychiatrists, speech, family and occupational therapists and neurodevelopment specialists present a range of behavioural and psychological strategies to help disorganized children improve concentration and performance in the classroom and deal with a variety of behaviour and social interaction difficulties. The authors also provide information and interventions for dyslexia, dyspraxia, and schizophrenia, among others. The combination of information, exercises and case studies makes this a valuable tool for use by parents, health care and teaching professionals, and the authors provide an insight into the mind of disorganized children and practical guidance on how best to help them achieve their full potential.
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(3), 2012, pp.141-143.
Publisher:
Emerald
...with an overwhelming sense of isolation. At the age of 28 a diagnosis of autism is added to those of dyspraxia and dysphasia. The impact that autism can have on family carers is clearly summarised as a long, arduous, lonely and silent journey that begins long before any recognition comes with diagnosis.
This is a short personal account from the viewpoint of a family carer of a young man with autism. The author describes the stages of development, the milestones of evidence of delayed or different progress and the attitudes of others as his son grows to adulthood. The compartmentalisation of services and the challenges of accessing appropriate support into adulthood are described along with an overwhelming sense of isolation. At the age of 28 a diagnosis of autism is added to those of dyspraxia and dysphasia. The impact that autism can have on family carers is clearly summarised as a long, arduous, lonely and silent journey that begins long before any recognition comes with diagnosis.
Subject terms:
mental health services, needs assessment, social care provision, stereotyped attitudes, stress, user views, adults, autism, carers, case studies, diagnosis, dyspraxia;