Description
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) offers a complete introduction to this complex and often misunderstood topic. DCD (historically sometimes called ‘dyspraxia’) is a frequently under-detected condition. It mainly affects physical coordination but also impacts on many other areas of life. It is often seen as an ‘enigma’ as there is little consensus regarding definitions and terminology. This book dispels myths about DCD.
It looks at the issues, challenges and experiences commonly faced by a young person with DCD – and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help. The book is part of the How to Help series of books which explores issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school.
Audience
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) How to Help is essential for parents and carers of children and young people living with DCD and dyspraxia; teachers, teaching assistants, educational psychologists, school senior management teams and other education professionals; DCD support groups; youth workers, group leaders and others interested in the socio-emotional development of young people.
Details
Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
ISBN: 9781913414153
Publication Date: September 2021
Content
Part 1: Introduction
1. What is DCD?
2. Causes and consequences
3. Resources and assessment
4. IDEAS for effective support
Ten key things to know about DCD
Part 2: DCD in context
5. Motor skills and movement
6. Motor learning stages and underlying sensory systems
7. Visual perception
8. Sensory systems as a foundation for function
9. Cognitive skills and mental health
Part 3: Activities of daily living
10. Motivation and mobility
11. Dressing and chaining techniques
12. Shoes and clothing
13. Washing and grooming
14. Teeth cleaning and toileting
15. Eating and drinking
Part 4: Home and primary school
16. The parents and the home
17. Communication, play, leisure and games
18. Primary school
19. Literacy and Numeracy
20. Tools used in the primary classroom
21. Handwriting and hand dominance
22. Handwriting: process and product
Part 5: Secondary school
23. Secondary school
24. Basic ideas and IDEAS
25. Strategies for understanding, organisation and communication
26. Strengths in drama, music, art and design
27. Strengths in English, science and mathematics
28. Study skills and examinations
Part 6: Sport, exercise and independence
29. Physical activity and its importance
30. Movement, practice and feedback
31. Physical activity at school
32. Staying healthy
33. Travel, study and work
Part 7: Conclusion
34. Summary
35. A last word to parents and carers
36. A last word to teachers and schools
Authors
Susan LLoyd is an experienced occupational therapist and specialist teacher who has worked in the NHS, social services departments and independent practice in the UK, Denmark and Canada. Sue has worked with adults and children with a wide range of conditions as both a senior practitioner and manager. As a teacher, she has worked mainly with children with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders in schools, specialist learning centres and private practice. She has a daughter with DCD.
Laura Graham is a paediatric occupational therapist working in independent practice. She is community based and works primarily within homes and educational settings with people with neurodevelopmental conditions that impact on performance and participation. Prior to setting up her practice Laura worked for many years in NHS community teams. She has two teenage children, one with a chronic medical condition and another with DCD.
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