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The dyspraxic learner : strategies for success / Alison Patrick

Author
Patrick, Alison, 1964-
Published
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
Physical Description
1 online resource (193 pages)
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Contents
Acknowledgements; 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 impactVisual processing; Auditory 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. and Strategies for dealing with repetitive thinking The 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; Appendix: Dyspraxia at a Glance; References; Subject Index; Author Index.
Summary
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.
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9781784500498 (electronic bk.)
1784500496 (electronic bk.)
9781849055949
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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