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

This book and many other helpful resources on various topics are available at Odin Books in Vancouver at 1110 West Broadway

open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Contact Information:
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A Few Words on Books and Resources and Helpful Links

You will find on this site (right margin) a list of books and resources that will help you further understand DCD and co-morbid conditions.

I personally own many of these titles and have found them invaluable in gaining understanding, insight and skills to helping my daughter with DCD.

These titles can be purchased and ordered locally in Vancouver through Odin Books - http://odinbooks.com/  The staff at Odin Books are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate.

You can also order these titles from http://www.amazon.com  and some maybe available through the Vancouver Public Library http://www.vpl.ca/  as well as through the Sunny Hill Education Resource Centre (SHERC) http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/SunnyHillHealthCtr/Learningeducation/EducationResourceCentre/default.htm

I will continue to add to this section as I find additional materials to list. 

Don't forget to check out the Helpful Links section as well.  Again, I will be adding to this section as I come across additional sites specific to DCD, ADHD and other conditions.

If you would like to recommend additional books and resources for this site, please email me.