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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791812403321

Autore

Boon Maureen <1949->

Titolo

Understanding dyspraxia [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for parents and teachers / / Maureen Boon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010

ISBN

1-283-90707-0

0-85700-259-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (146 p.)

Collana

JKP Essentials

Altri autori (Persone)

BoonMaureen <1949->

Disciplina

618.92/8552

Soggetti

Apraxia

Motor ability in children

Movement disorders in children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revised ed. of the author's: Helping children with dyspraxia, 2000.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Understanding Dyspraxia: A Guide for Parents and Teachers; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; 1 What is Dyspraxia?; 2 What Causes Dyspraxia?; 3 What are Children with Dyspraxia Like?; 4 How are Children with Dyspraxia Identified?; 5 How are Children with Dyspraxia Assessed?; 6 Interventions in School: Primary or Elementary School; 7 Interventions in School: Secondary, Middle or High Schooland Further Education; 8 How Can Parents Help Their Child?; 9 Therapeutic Interventions; Leaving School; APPENDIX 1: USEFUL INFORMATION; APPENDIX 2: USEFUL ADDRESSES AND WEBSITES; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This fully-updated second edition has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about dyspraxia. Maureen Boon identifies the characteristics of dyspraxia, explaining assessment procedures and identifying what can be done to help.