Dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder or DCD) can turn what should be enjoyable activities, such as riding a bike, into a frustrating experience resulting in a sense of failure. This book contains practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access physical activities that other children take for granted and make them fun and rewarding. It covers team sports
Dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder or DCD) can turn what should be enjoyable activities, such as riding a bike, into a frustrating experience resulting in a sense of failure. This book contains practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access physical activities that other children take for granted and make them fun and rewarding. It covers team sports such as soccer and rugby as well as individual activities like skipping, skating and throwing and catching and gives advice on regular childhood activities as well as games to improve physical organisation, balance and spatial awareness, and social skills. Photographs and diagrams help to clearly demonstrate the activities and lists of useful equipment and safety tips are included. The book is designed to be a friendly, accessible guide to be dipped into for inspiration.
Subject terms:
mobility impairment, physical exercise, self-esteem, social skills, sport, young people, children, dyspraxia;