Developmental Coordination Disorder (Paperback)

Morven Ball

ISBN 10: 1843100908 / ISBN 13: 9781843100904

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2002

About this Item

Paperback. Developmental Co-ordination 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 booklet seeks to answer commonly-asked questions about DCD and presents 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. The author describes the features of DCD 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, along with a list of useful addresses and resources. 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. In clearly laid out chapters, the author describes the features of DCD and provides practical solutions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Developmental Coordination Disorder (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843100908
• ISBN 13: 9781843100904
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

About the Author

Morven F. Ball worked in the paediatric field as an occupational therapist for over ten years and had a particular interest in the field of Developmental Coordination Disorder. Now a full-time mother to her three children, she continues to support and educate those with DCD through the Highland Developmental Coordination Disorder Group, a charitable organisation providing information, support and group activities for its members and their families.