Dyspraxia / Geoff Brookes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brookes, Geoff (Writer on dyspraxia)

Series:

SEN series.

SEN series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Apraxia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Up to ten per cent of the population is believed to suffer from some form of dyspraxia. Accessible and engaging, this practical guide provides teachers with tips and techniques for teaching students with dyspraxia. "There are symptoms, there are problems, there are frustrations, there are tears. But there are strategies that can lead to positive outcomes. And while it is important to understand where it comes from, providing support and guidance is what this book is all about." From the introduction This book will prove invaluable reading for everyone who works with young people. This new ed

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1 What is Dyspraxia?; 2 The Science; 3 Question Time; 4 The Dyspraxic Child; 5 Behaviour; 6 Assessment and Diagnosis; 7 Physiotherapy; 8 Apraxia; 9 How to Teach a Child with Dyspraxia; 10 Dyspraxia in Pre-school and Nursery; 11 Dyspraxia in Primary School; 12 Dyspraxia in Secondary School; 13 Dyspraxia and the PE Teacher; 14 Examinations; 15 Education beyond 18; 16 Into Adult Life; 17 Diet; 18 Feeding the Brain; 19 A Cure?; Resources

Notes:

Previous ed.: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175) and index.

ISBN:

1-4411-9857-1

1-283-12295-2

9786613122957

1-4411-7181-9

OCLC:

727649532