Clumsy kids who don't 'grow out of it'

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Clumsy kids who don't 'grow out of it'

A Great Resource for Parents

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a term used to describe children who have difficulty with movement and specific aspects of learning, and includes dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome and associated conditions. 

This easy-to-read booklet answers commonly asked questions about DCD and presents all the necessary information to aid parents, carers and professionals in selecting the best options for their child; sometimes correcting the little things can lead to big results.
 

In clearly laid out chapters, the author describes the features of Developmental Coordination Disorder and provides practical solutions ranging from maintaining posture and personal care through to the more complex tasks of learning. Practical exercises to help improve the DCD child's motor and sensory skills are included, plus an extensive list of useful addresses and resources.

Category: Special Needs/Disabilities Author: BALL, MORVEN F

Publication Date: 02-03-2002 ISBN: 9781843100904

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DCD - Understanding is Key

Understanding DCD (also known as dyspraxia) is key to helping children with DCD succeed.

For clarification I felt it prudent to explain the difference between Dyspraxia and Apraxia.

Dyspraxia is the partial loss of the ability to co-ordinate and perform skilled, purposeful movements and gestures with normal accuracy.

Apraxia is the term that is used to describe the complete loss of this ability.

The following may be affected:

• Gross and fine motor skills.
• Motor planning and the organization of movement (planning what to do and how to do it).
• Speech and language.
• Ability to carry out activities of daily living.

Dyspraxia/apraxia may be acquired (e.g. as a result of stroke or head injury), or associated with failure or delay of normal neurological development. Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) in children is the term used for dyspraxia due to a problem with normal neurological development. In popular English, when the word dyspraxia is used, it is usually used to mean this condition. DCD in children is classed as a motor learning disability.