Hands on Dyspraxia

A practical working guide for parents, teachers and allied professionals, offering an understanding of dyspraxia, its underlying causes, strategies and helpful advice.

• Explains the terms used in dyspraxia, for example, proprioception, bilateral integration, vestibular, postural, cross lateral and tactile defensiveness.
• Outlines the impact that these issues can have in the class or home setting.
• Includes practical advice and strategies.
• This handbook will illuminate dyspraxia issues for people who have to deal with the outcome of having this condition. It provides medical/physiological understanding of the condition and will facilitate access to education and everyday living for the children in question.

Age: 4-16

Chapters

• Introduction
• Dyspraxia: an overview
• Sensory integration
• Eye and hand skills
• Visual perception
• Bilateral integration: working both sides of the body together
• Primitive or baby reflexes
• Daily living (self-care) skills
• Additional exercises, activities and therapy