INSTITUTE OF EMARKEE Katharine (Director), HENDERSON Shelia (producer), MARKEE Ann (Producer)
Publisher:
University of London. Institute of Education
Publication year:
2005
Pagination:
DVD, CD ROM
Place of publication:
London
This resource contains a DVD and accompanying CD-ROM . The CD-ROM provides a power point presentation which introduces the topic of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) and highlights some of the practical and theoretical problems that need to be solved in order to help children with this condition. The film on the DVD shows how one boy with severe difficulties was helped
This resource contains a DVD and accompanying CD-ROM . The CD-ROM provides a power point presentation which introduces the topic of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) and highlights some of the practical and theoretical problems that need to be solved in order to help children with this condition. The film on the DVD shows how one boy with severe difficulties was helped to cope with his problems through changes to his environment. This resource has been developed primarily for use by professionals, though may also be of interest to parents.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, mobility impairment, young people, case studies, children, dyspraxia;
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;
In this second edition of her manual, updated in the light of new research, the author aims to give parents, teachers and health professionals the confidence to diagnose and assess developmental dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder). There is much debate about the nature of the disorder and many children go undiagnosed. Despite research suggesting that between 5 and to 10% of all
In this second edition of her manual, updated in the light of new research, the author aims to give parents, teachers and health professionals the confidence to diagnose and assess developmental dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder). There is much debate about the nature of the disorder and many children go undiagnosed. Despite research suggesting that between 5 and to 10% of all children are dyspraxic, specialist support remains scarce. The manual offers an intervention programme to improve the cognitive functioning of the dyspraxic child or adolescent. Background information on the neurological basis of the condition is provided along with strategies for identification, diagnosis and assessment. Intervention strategies and strategies to improve educational attainment appropriate to various age groups from early years, through primary and secondary school age to adults are outlined. Remediation activities to develop perceptual and motor skills are discussed and programmes to develop self esteem described. Appendices provide record sheets, prepared intervention material and contact details for support agencies and educational suppliers.
Subject terms:
intervention, specific learning disorders, mobility impairment, therapies, therapy and treatment, young people, assessment, children, diagnosis, dyspraxia;
...in which she dedicates the first chapter to defining neuro-diversity. Chapters 2-10 describe, ADHD (and ADD, attention deficient disorder), autistic spectrum conditions such as Aspergers syndrome, high-functioning autism and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified, dyslexia, dyspraxia (developmental condition disorder), dyscalculia (mathematic disorder), dysgraphia (disorder of written
This handbook is a first reference point guide to the range of neurological differences in neuro-diverse young people and adults, who often are not formally diagnosed as children. To date, most information and support has been for children. This lead author was diagnosed as having dyslexia and ADHD at the age of 33, and had already worked as a dyslexia support tutor prior to compiling this text, in which she dedicates the first chapter to defining neuro-diversity. Chapters 2-10 describe, ADHD (and ADD, attention deficient disorder), autistic spectrum conditions such as Aspergers syndrome, high-functioning autism and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified, dyslexia, dyspraxia (developmental condition disorder), dyscalculia (mathematic disorder), dysgraphia (disorder of written expression), Tourettes Syndrome, anxiety disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Each chapter describes history, causes and characteristics, the implications for individuals, diagnosis and assessment, approaches and treatments, strategies for providing support and self-support, and closes with a positive statement by someone affected by each condition. The final two chapters entitled ‘the learning environment – teaching approaches for supporting neuro-diversity’ and ‘the working environment – work-place adjustments for neuro-diverse employees’ offer practical advice in a bullet point format to help teachers and employers better their support to neuro-diverse students and employees.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, obsessive compulsive disorders, Tourettes Syndrome, young adults, young people, ADHD, adults, Aspergers syndrome, autism, autistic spectrum conditions, dyspraxia;
Written by a teenage dyspraxic, this book is a practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs). In her own conversational style, the author discusses both the primary effects of her ‘learning difference' – disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory – and the secondary difficulties she and other dyspraxics encounter, including bullying, low self-esteem and loneliness. She offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of issues, from body language, puberty, health and hygiene to family life and social skills. Personal stories and ‘this-is-what-it's-like-for-me' accounts from other dyspraxic adolescents are also included.
Written by a teenage dyspraxic, this book is a practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs). In her own conversational style, the author discusses both the primary effects of her ‘learning difference' – disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory – and the secondary difficulties she and other dyspraxics encounter, including bullying, low self-esteem and loneliness. She offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of issues, from body language, puberty, health and hygiene to family life and social skills. Personal stories and ‘this-is-what-it's-like-for-me' accounts from other dyspraxic adolescents are also included.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, life story books, loneliness, memory, personality development, physical disabilities, self-esteem, young people, adolescence, communication disorders, dyspraxia;