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For people with Developmental Dyspraxia, everyday life can pose a multitude of problems. Tasks the majority of people would find simple can often be taxing and frought with difficulty. "Living with Dyspraxia" was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Important topics are addressed, such as self-esteem, whether to disclose your condition within the workplace, how to communicate more effectively and also how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions, such as Dyslexia, ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. This practical resource will be of use to adults with Dyspraxia, the professionals and families members who come into contact with them as well as those who simply wish to learn more about Dyspraxia.
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Mary Colley was diagnosed with Dyspraxia, as well as ADHD and Dyslexia, in her midforties. Since that point, she has helped set up the Dyspraxia Foundation Adult Support Group, and achieved a Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties at the Hornsby Centre. She went on to help form DANDA (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) a charity working with adults with dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome, AD(H)D and related syndromes. She has campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of Dyspraxia and other specific learning disabilities, via print, radio and national media. This book was previously published in 2000, and sold over 2500 copies.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just received a diagnosis in my late 30s I headed straight to Amazon. This book is recommended by numerous Dyspraxia support groups and associations and it is not hard to see why.
Everything made sense to me - my childhood quirks and learning/attention difficulties as well as coordination problems.
This book is a gentle introduction to the subject, it's not too wordy and doesn't read like a text book. An easy read, but yet very informative.
The author was also diagnosed as having dyspraxia and therefore she is an authority on the subject.
I recommend this book to other people with dyspraxia, young and old, families who want to be more understanding and teachers/early years workers who are looking to improve their practice and adjust their teaching styles accordingly.
Everything made sense to me - my childhood quirks and learning/attention difficulties as well as coordination problems.
This book is a gentle introduction to the subject, it's not too wordy and doesn't read like a text book. An easy read, but yet very informative.
The author was also diagnosed as having dyspraxia and therefore she is an authority on the subject.
I recommend this book to other people with dyspraxia, young and old, families who want to be more understanding and teachers/early years workers who are looking to improve their practice and adjust their teaching styles accordingly.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read Silverness' comment just before I was browsing to buy a book on dyspraxia and thought alas , this title says everything I need to know. BUT I have just put this book down in sheer frustration.
I was diagnosed with dyspraxia a couple of years ago and having read through it's diagnostics I can identify myself as a mild case dyspraxic and un-identify with majority of the gross and fine motor skills. I found the book incredibly harsh and condescending. What is more disheartening is the 5-line paragraph on the positive aspects. Well there is hope! It fails to mention how adults or children may have adapted coping mechanisms and perceives the individual to be completely inadequate.
I'm sure people may find it informative of which it is but I found it irritating in the first few pages.
I was diagnosed with dyspraxia a couple of years ago and having read through it's diagnostics I can identify myself as a mild case dyspraxic and un-identify with majority of the gross and fine motor skills. I found the book incredibly harsh and condescending. What is more disheartening is the 5-line paragraph on the positive aspects. Well there is hope! It fails to mention how adults or children may have adapted coping mechanisms and perceives the individual to be completely inadequate.
I'm sure people may find it informative of which it is but I found it irritating in the first few pages.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As so many have said before 'a book about ME!!' Thats how I felt when I read this book. I am medically undiagnosed but have thought I was dyspraxic for a long time. Now this book has confirmed it for me. Thankfully I am at the milder end of the spectrum. So many things I read, especially the ideas, thinking 'I already do that!'. In other words I have taught myself to cope in a non-dyspraxic world. When I bought this book I also made an appointment with my Dr to get a diagnosis, but after reading how difficult it is I cancelled the appt. I decided I do not need formal recognition for what I already know, and i do not need a 'label'.
I would recommend this book to anyone who feels as I did that they may be dyspraxic. Now, thanks to this book I know I am different from most people. I understand my mind works differently, and I am happy with who I am.
I would recommend this book to anyone who feels as I did that they may be dyspraxic. Now, thanks to this book I know I am different from most people. I understand my mind works differently, and I am happy with who I am.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nothing new here; neither helpful nor hopeful
I am 47 and became aware of my dyspraxia around 3 years ago. I have not had a formal diagnosis, but have always been aware of my 'differences. Read more
Published 15 months ago by H. Petre
Very practical and helpful
I was diagnosed with dsypraxia a year ago and am 52 years of age. I found this book very helpful as it is very practical and contains a lot of commonsense advice as well as... Read more
Published 16 months ago by jen
Slightly disappointing
Good book for some tips if you have dyspraxia, but they are very basic.
The book seems to take a rather negative view on dyspraxia, and doesn't explore the positives... Read more
The book seems to take a rather negative view on dyspraxia, and doesn't explore the positives... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rob
A little disappointing!
Having found "Caged in Chaos" brilliant and really useful for my teenage son, I was looking forward to some pointers to prepare him for adulthood. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by Silveress
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