The Paraprofessional's Guide to Dyspraxia: Clumsy Child Syndrome or Developmental Coordination Disorder

We used to just call them clumsy, but now we know that Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a very real neurological condition that has a profound effect on a child's life. This is not simply a case of someone with 'two left feet' but pervasive impairments of memory, organisational skills, social competence. This book provides clear insight into the nature of DCD or Dyspraxia, and offers very practical suggestions and strategies for how to effectively support students with this condition. On average there will be at least one of these students in every classroom, but as with so many conditions, there will be other students in the class who have some of the same characteristics, but to a lesser degree, who will also benefit from these strategies. Paraprofessionals and other education personnel will find this book invaluable.