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Hands on Dyspraxia, by Jill Christmas

A practical handbook for parents, teachers and other professionals involved in supporting children
by Jill Christmas

This practical working guide for parents, teachers and allied professionals, offers an understanding of Dyspraxia, its underlying causes, strategies and practical advice.

The book explains the terms used in Dyspraxia, for example, sensory, motor, proprioceptive, tactile, vestibular, bilateral integration and visual perception. It outlines the impact these issues can have in the class or home setting. Practical advice and strategies are provided.

This handbook can make the understanding of Dyspraxia much clearer for people who are having to deal with the outcome of these conditions. It provides medical/physiological understanding of the children that parents and carers are dealing with and will facilitate access to education and everyday living for the children in question.

Due: 30th June 2009
150 pages (paperback)
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd

ISBN-13: 978-0863886539

Available from: www.amazon.co.uk