Understanding Developmental Dyspraxia: A Textbook for Students and Professionals

by Portwood,Madeleine

• ISBN13: 9781853465741
• ISBN10: 1853465747
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2000-04-15
• Publisher: David Fulton Pub

Summary

In this text, the emphasis is placed on the theoretical aspects of developmental dyspraxia, the latest research data and the neurological basis of the condition. The focus is to enable professionals to diagnose the disorder and determine the most appropriate and effective methods of intervention.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Defining dyspraxia	1	(8)
Dyspraxia: the neurological basis	9	(10)
Developmental differences between the sexes	19	(8)
Observable characteristics	27	(14)
Neuropsychological assessment	41	(16)
Parental observations and clinical assessment	57	(24)
The role of the Education and Health Authorities in identifying and making provision for children with special educational needs	81	(16)
Optimising the educational environment	97	(20)
Intervention in a residential setting: Elemore Hall School	117	(10)
The future	127	(4)
Appendix 1: The Dyspraxia Foundation	131	(2)
Appendix 2: Dyspraxia Foundation publications	133	(18)
Appendix 3: List of local Dyspraxia Foundation co-ordinators	151	(2)
Appendix 4: Useful names and addresses	153	(4)
References	157	(8)
Index	165