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The dyspraxic learner : strategies for success / / Alison Patrick



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Autore: Patrick Alison <1964-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: The dyspraxic learner : strategies for success / / Alison Patrick Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: London, England ; ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2015
©2015
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (194 p.)
Disciplina: 371.9
Soggetto topico: Children with disabilities - Education
Movement disorders in children
Apraxia
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Nota di contenuto: INTRODUCTION; Understanding Dyspraxia; Definitions; Causes; Diagnosis; Treatment; Comorbidity; Brain dominance; The power of dyspraxia; Cognitive strengths; Cognitive weaknesses; Famous dyspraxics; Physical Dyspraxia; Sensory input; Motor output; Vestibular skills; Muscles and joints; Remedies for muscle and joint issues; Coordination; Strategies for coordination; Balance: a balancing act; Posture; Spatial awareness; Motion; Co-existing physical symptoms; Key professionals for physical dyspraxia; General strategies for physical dyspraxia; Literacy Strategies; Vestibular impact
Visual processingAuditory processing; Key auditory and visual strategies; Key literacy strategies; Reading strategies; Writing strategies; Spelling; Grammar; Writing paragraphs; Handwriting; Effective Study Skills; Variability; Establishing learning styles; Study skills 'melting pot'; Assistive technology; The Dyspraxic Mind; Neurological Effects; The mind games dyspraxia plays; Memory deficit; Memory strategies; Visual memory strategies; Auditory memory strategies; Mixed memory strategies; Sleeplessness; Strategies for sleep; Obsessive thoughts
Strategies for dealing with repetitive thinkingThe Dyspraxic Mind; Emotional Consequences; Emotional volatility; Low self-esteem; Strategies for tackling low self-esteem; Anxious thoughts; Strategies for coping with anxious thoughts; Stress: strategies for calm; Social difficulties; Social skills strategies; Preparing for Work; Workplace difficulties; Workplace strengths; Strategies for the workplace; Employer strategies for the workplace; Employee strategies for the workplace; Proactive employers; Careers; Interview techniques; Presentation techniques; Learning to drive; Conclusion
DiagnosisTreatment; Research; Finally; References; Subject Index; Author Index
Sommario/riassunto: This book offers key strategies for teaching dyspraxic learners in secondary and tertiary education. With practical teaching resources, covering key areas such as literacy, numeracy, memory and study skills, this book shows teachers how best to approach the physical and psychological needs of students with dyspraxia.
Titolo autorizzato: The dyspraxic learner  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-78450-049-6
Formato: Materiale a stampa
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Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910796927603321
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