Living with dyspraxia [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for adults with developmental dyspraxia / / Mary Colley ; foreword by Victoria Biggs ; introduction by Amanda Kirby

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910450611903321
• Autore: Colley Mary
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006
• ISBN: 1-280-92950-2; 9786610929504; 1-84642-544-1
• Edizione: [Rev. ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (170 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85/52
• Soggetti: Apraxia; Psychomotor disorders; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: COVER; LIVING WITH DYSPRAXIA; CONTENTS; FOREWORD BY VICTORIA BIGGS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION BY DR AMANDA KIRBY; 1. What is Developmental Dyspraxia?; A definition of dyspraxia; What causes dyspraxia?; Who is affected by dyspraxia?; What are the symptoms of dyspraxia?; Associated conditions; So...do you have dyspraxia?; 2. Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment; First steps; What to do when you first seek assessment; Who can assess for dyspraxia?; What happens after assessment and diagnosis?; Treatment and intervention; Other treatments and interventions; 3. Relaxation, Sports and Exercise; Relax!Complementary therapies; Sports and exercise; Relaxing hobbies; 4. Communications and Relationships; Conversations and discussions; Personal and sexual relationships; Taking responsibility; Helping yourself; Helping yourself; 5. Organising Yourself; Personal care and hygiene; Clothes; Budgeting and shopping; Written presentation; Eating, drinking and parties; Travelling; 6. Organising Your Home; Organising your time; Clearing the clutter; Washing dishes and clothes; Cooking; Sewing and craftwork; Do-it-yourself; Gardening; 7. Studying ; with Dyspraxia; Finding the right place; Disabled Students AllowanceGetting started - How your college might help; Organise your studies; 8. Dyspraxia at Work; Jobs and careers - Getting started; Disability Discrimination Act; Trade unions; How to cope in theworkplace; 9. Four Adults with Dyspraxia; Jean; Martin; Judith; Janet; APPENDIX 1 CLAIMING BENEFITS; APPENDIX 2 INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COMMUNITY CARE; APPENDIX 3 ASSESSMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPRAXIA; APPENDIX 4 INTERNATIONAL DYSPRAXIA CENTRES; APPENDIX 5 ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPRAXIA (DCD) QUESTIONNAIRE; APPENDIX 6 THE MAKE-UP OF NEURO-DIVERSITY; DANDA: DEVELOPMENTAL ADULTNEURO-DIVERSITY ASSOCIATIONINDEX
• Sommario/riassunto: This book was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Topics addressed include self-esteem and how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions.