Hands on Dyspraxia

This updated new edition is a practical guidebook for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting children with sensory and motor learning difficulties. It offers an understanding of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and the impact that this can have in both home and school settings. Each chapter offers practical ‘hands-on’ strategies, activities and ideas for managing the effects of the condition as well as providing a sound medical and physiological understanding of the condition to facilitate access to education and everyday living.

Each chapter contains:

• A clear explanation of potential challenges that people with DCD and coexisting conditions face, with an introductory definition, along with reference to current terminology

• Exploration of the implications of these challenges on home life, educational and social environments

• Practical strategies and ideas to help the child or young person reach their full potential

Written by occupational therapists with extensive experience of DCD/dyspraxia and possible associated conditions, this book is structured in an accessible way, suitable for: parents, carers, teachers or health professionals seeking guidance for the young people they support. This is a must read for anybody looking to support children and young people with this often misunderstood condition.

Chapter 1: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): an overview  Chapter 2: Other conditions that can coexist with DCD/Dyspraxia  Chapter 3: Sensory integration  Chapter 4: Eye and hand skills  Chapter 5: Visual perception  Chapter 6: Bilateral integration sequencing (BIS): Organising and working both sides of the body together  Chapter 7: Primitive or baby reflexes  Chapter 8: Daily living (self-care) skills  Chapter 9: Additional exercises, activities and therapy  Resources  Professional Organisations  Recommended Reading and References