100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils with Dyspraxia and DCD

by Amanda Kirby, Lynne Peters

This useful, resourceful and practical guide provides those working with dyspraxic and DCD children one hundred ideas of how to support and develop their learning. Lists cover the entire school age range and range from developing fine and gross motor skills to preparing children for their next transition either to the next stage of schooling or for their future careers.

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2007

Reviews

[Stephanie Dagg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very clear and accessible book full of practical advice you can act on immediately to assist your dyspraxic child. Dyspraxia doesn't have a cure, but there are coping strategies you can adopt to help counter the difficulties the condition causes. Amanda Kirby and Lyn Peters provide us with sensible advice and achievalbe goals and you pick up a lot of invaluable tips from this book. It covers the range of ages from pre-school to about to enter tertiary education or work experience. This book has already made a difference to our lives.

[Carey Feltmeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides excellent examples of activities and modifications that can be made in the classroom and in a lot of cases, in the home, for children/young adults with dyspraxia. As a mother of a somewhat recently diagnosed child, this gave me great insight into the world of kids with Dyspraxia/DCD. A must read for teachers, parents and family members alike!

[Andy Dainty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have DCD, but until recently I was only aware I had dyslexia. My eldest has just been diagnosed with dyslexia and DCD so I thought this would be a useful read.
There are some good points but also some that just seem completely unrealistic, like getting school kids to write a manual for new pupils on what hairstyles are in fashion and the cool way to do your shoelaces.