Can I tell you about Dyspraxia?
Can I tell you about Dyspraxia?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
ISBN: 9781849054478
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Meet Marco - a boy with dyspraxia. Marco invites readers to learn about dyspraxia from his perspective, helping them to understand what it is and what it feels like when he sometimes struggles to control his movement and co-ordination. He talks about the challenges of having dyspraxia and lets readers know how he can be helped and supported.
This illustrated book will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with dyspraxia. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Can I tell you about
? The 'Can I tell you about
?' series offers simple introductions to a range of limiting conditions and other issues that affect our lives. Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their experiences, the challenges they face, and how they would like to be helped and supported. These books serve as excellent starting points for family and classroom discussions.
Illustrated by Imogen Hallam, By Maureen Boon
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 56
Contents: Introduction.
1. What it's like to have Dyspraxia.
2. Getting dressed and changed.
3. Going to secondary school.
4. Before I went to school.
5. Primary school.
6. Going for an assessment.
7. Therapy groups.
8. Getting organised.
9. Sport and PE.
10. Maths and Science.
11. Some facts about Dyspraxia.
12. How parents can help.
13. How teachers can help.
14. How other children can help.
Recommended reading, websites and useful organisations.
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