Living with dyspraxia : a guide for adults with developmental dyspraxia / / Mary Colley ; foreword by Victoria Biggs ; introduction by Amanda Kirby
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| Autore: |
Colley Mary
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| Titolo: |
Living with dyspraxia : a guide for adults with developmental dyspraxia / / Mary Colley ; foreword by Victoria Biggs ; introduction by Amanda Kirby
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| Pubblicazione: | London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006 |
| Edizione: | Rev. ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (170 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 616.85/52 |
| Soggetto topico: | Apraxia |
| Psychomotor disorders | |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Living with dyspraxia |
| ISBN: | 1-280-92950-2 |
| 9786610929504 | |
| 1-84642-544-1 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910824416103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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