
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
With a wealth of practical strategies for teaching and supporting students with dyspraxia aged from 11 years up to college or university level, this book addresses all aspects of learning and ways in which teaching can be tailored to the dyspraxic learner.
By exploring dyspraxia and its physical, emotional, psychological and social impacts on learning, the author shares tried-and-tested strategies for ensuring that students with dyspraxia achieve their full potential. This book covers a wide range of topics, such as research and study skills, improving memory, teaching literacy, visual and auditory learning styles, dealing with sleeplessness, stress, low self-esteem and anxiety, and preparing for future employment. Teachers will have a greater understanding of dyspraxia, and feel confident in helping students with dyspraxia to overcome educational challenges.
Teachers, lecturers, tutors and SENCOs will find this book useful, and it will also be of interest to students with dyspraxia who are looking for ways to help themselves with their school or university work.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Of Related Interest
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. UNDERSTANDING DYSPRAXIA
- 2. PHYSICAL DYSPRAXIA
- 3. LITERACY STRATEGIES
- 4. EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS
- 5. THE DYSPRAXIC MIND: NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS
- 6. THE DYSPRAXIC MIND: EMOTIONAL CONSEQUENCES
- 7. PREPARING FOR WORK
- CONCLUSION
- APPENDIX: DYSPRAXIA AT A GLANCE
- REFERENCES
- SUBJECT INDEX
- AUTHOR INDEX