- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: David Fulton Publishers; 2 edition (1 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1853469882
- ISBN-13: 978-1853469886
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 19 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,600,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This second edition of Madeleine Portwood's successful manual aims to give parents, teachers and health professionals the confidence to diagnose and assess dyspraxia. Most importantly, it offers them an intervention program that will significantly improve the cognitive functioning of the dyspraxic child or teenager.
Updated in light of the author's new and extensive research, the book provides the reader with background information on the neurological basis of the condition; strategies for identification, diagnosis and assessment; proven programs of intervention that can be monitored by anyone closely involved with the child; strategies to improve curricular attainments; remediation activities to develop perceptual and motor skills; programs to develop self-esteem; and information about where to find help.
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99 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book does not dwell greatly on ideals or hypotheses, nor on soothing chat. The reader will find practical, well-organized information on a good variety of ways to assess and train a child's abilities without highly specialized equipment.
I was impressed by the differences that generalized training in motor skills seemed to make in specific tasks such as handwriting, and also by the reports that "normal" children helping with lunchtime training programs enjoyed the experience, and felt closer to the previously isolated "clumsy" children, with their associated tendency to be irritable and easily distracted (not to mention distracting!). The scope of the book really does cover both parents and schools -- this book is grounded in solid observation and experience.
Ms. Portwood stresses that intervention helps at all ages, often bolstering self-esteem and social skills along with growing achievement in motor skills.I am looking forward to using this book with my son.
I believe that Dyspraxia is also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder in the U.S.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a Godsend, it is written in a no nonsense way, as was observed in a previous review.
My daughter has battled with Dyspraxia since the day she was born, in the early stages we simply didn't know what the problem was, in fact it is only latterly that we found out. To a degree she has been ostracised because of the condition, other children do not understand that she has to work twice as hard as them to achieve half of what they do. Despite this she has a sunny personality that shines through.
When I read chapter 5 'Research Evidence' I couldn't put this book down, here was an answer to a problem I'd been striving to find. I immediately contacted my daughter's school and asked if they would be willing to try something similar. My daughter attends a small rural school in Devon, no backwater, for the staff in her school are highly motivated and immediately agreed to a pilot scheme during every lunch hour, to help my daughter and any children like her, using older children as mentors to help them understand the difficulties children like my daughter face daily. The pilot starts this week, who'd have thought simply reading a book would lead to this? Hat's off to East Worlington School, The Head and her staff! I only use a pen name to protect my daughter's identity, amazing book! well worth the read!
Maia
My daughter has battled with Dyspraxia since the day she was born, in the early stages we simply didn't know what the problem was, in fact it is only latterly that we found out. To a degree she has been ostracised because of the condition, other children do not understand that she has to work twice as hard as them to achieve half of what they do. Despite this she has a sunny personality that shines through.
When I read chapter 5 'Research Evidence' I couldn't put this book down, here was an answer to a problem I'd been striving to find. I immediately contacted my daughter's school and asked if they would be willing to try something similar. My daughter attends a small rural school in Devon, no backwater, for the staff in her school are highly motivated and immediately agreed to a pilot scheme during every lunch hour, to help my daughter and any children like her, using older children as mentors to help them understand the difficulties children like my daughter face daily. The pilot starts this week, who'd have thought simply reading a book would lead to this? Hat's off to East Worlington School, The Head and her staff! I only use a pen name to protect my daughter's identity, amazing book! well worth the read!
Maia
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Madeleine Portwood's book is the classic text on dyspraxia. The facts are clearly presented. There are case studies that help you understand dyspraxia and its potential to affect so many aspects of your child's life. There are very useful suggestions for easy-to-do therapeutic activities that may help your child to further develop his/her abilities. If you want to buy one book on dyspraxia, I'd recommend this one. (My second recommendation would be "Can't Play, Won't Play" also on Amazon).
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Development Dyspraxia by Mnadeleine Portwood
I purchsed this book for a friend whose son has the condition.
She is a bright and very academic woman, who will study ever sentence in depth. Read more
She is a bright and very academic woman, who will study ever sentence in depth. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sandra
Excellent book
Excellent, most useful book. This book has explained the many questions about my son's dyspraxia and especially those regarding why. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Afizia
A little too academic for parents
Not as useful to me as some of the other books on Amazon on this topic. Unless the parent wants to take on the role of therapist I would recommend something more along the lines of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Emma
Useful info
Have found book useful to dip into for ideas. I work with children/young people on the Autistic Spectrum and can use this book to suggest activities for some of those on my... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Susan R. Clarke
Developmental Dyspraxia
I am a SENCO and bought this manual 12years ago - it was great then and furnished us with all that we needed to know to assess and set up a programme for dyspraxic individuals of... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Mrs. C. D. Joyce
fascinating
What a wonderful insight into this handicap, I work with young children and found this to be extremely interesting. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2002 by astrid@astrid.worldonline.co.uk
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