Developmental Co-ordination Disorder in Adults

by Drew, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9781861564627
• ISBN10: 1861564627
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-29
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This textbook provides readers with an insight into Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) in adulthood and the impact it has on everyday life. Potential areas of difficulty are outlined, together with potential solutions and strategies that can be utilized by individuals to improve their personal, social and working lives.

Author Biography

Sharon Drew, Consultant Occupational Therapist, Dyscovery Centre Director, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Preface	viii
Introduction	ix
Chapter 1 What is developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD)?	1	(11)
Chapter 2 The developmental course of DCD	12	(13)
Chapter 3 Assessment	25	(17)
Chapter 4 Intervention/remediation	42	(12)
Chapter 5 The adult learner	54	(13)
Chapter 6 The adult at work	67	(14)
Chapter 7 The adult at play	81	(12)
Chapter 8 The adult at home	93	(13)
Appendix I The adult learner	106	(5)
Appendix II Assistive technology & ICT	111	(4)
Appendix III The adult at work	115	(3)
Appendix IV The adult at play	118	(6)
Appendix V The adult at home	124	(3)
Appendix VI Further reading	127	(3)
Appendix VII Useful contacts	130	(3)
Appendix VIII Glossary of terms	133	(9)
Appendix IX Tests	142	(5)
References	147