Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

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Adolescence is hard for most of us, but for an individual with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) it can be twice as hard. Amanda Kirby, Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre and the mother of a DCD child herself, addresses the main difficulties encountered by adolescents with DCD, including building relationships and coping with secondary school. With a common sense approach she provides a series of practical ideas on how individuals can tackle these difficulties, making The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder an essential resource for adolescents with DCD, as well as parents, teachers and health professionals.

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Utgivningsdatum2003-10-15
Mått158 x 234 x 8 mm
Vikt238 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor144
FörlagJessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN9781843101789

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Acknowledgement. Foreword, Professor David Sugden. 1. Introduction. 2. What is Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)? 3. Supporting the Adolescent Into Adulthood. 4. How Does Puberty Affect the Adolescent With DCD? 5. Living Together as a Family. 6. Social and Emotional Impact of Adolescence. 7. Raising Self-Esteem and Improving Social Skills. 8. Transition. 9. Strategies for Secondary School. 10. Moving On and Moving Out. Resources, References, Addresses. Index.

This is a book I have been waiting for and now, having read it, I am not disappointed I feel sure that it will be appreciated not only by parents, teachers and health professionals, but most importantly by adolescents themselves. Packed full of practical advice and possible solutions, this is also an excellent resource to recommend to parents who are trying to support their child with DCD through a challenging period of their lives - adolescence and transition to adulthood - as well as a providing a guide that adolescents can refer to themselves.