100 Ideas for supporting pupils with Dyspraxia and DCD

Amanda Kirby & Lynne Peters

This useful, resourceful and practical guide provides those working with dyspraxic and DCD children one hundred ideas of how to support and develop their learning. Lists cover the entire school age range and range from developing fine and gross motor skills to preparing children for their next transition either to the next stage of schooling or for their future careers.

2007

Ages: -

$41.80

Caged in Chaos A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free

Victoria Biggs

Written by a teenage dyspraxic, this inspiring book is a unique practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs).

2005

Ages: 13 - 19

$41.34

Cerebral Palsy DONT USE A complete Guide for Caregiving

Freeman Miller and Steven Bachrach et al

Provides information for parents , grandparents, caregivers and health professionals....everything from medical, educational, and psychosocial implications... to wheelchair maintenance and dental care

Ages: -

$43.95

Cerebral Palsy Information for Parents and Carers

A booklet on spasticity in children and the treatment options available, including the use of BOTOX (TM) - Botulinum Toxin Type A. Published with the kind permission of Allergan Australia Pty Ltd.
ON SPECIAL

Ages: -

$5.00

Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder Strategies for Success (indent title 4-6 weeks)

Cheryl Missiuna

This groundbreaking volume teaches you to recognize the signs of this disorder and suggests treatment options that work. It presents comprehensive summaries of the literature and research findings that are relevant to pediatric therapists working with children who have Developmental Coordination Disorder. Based on six years of systematic, cooperative research, Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder Usually 80.00 demonstrates the success of a unique cognitive approach to intervention with these frustrated children. b 4-6 weeks to supply

2001

Ages: -

$129.00

Developmental Coordination Disorder Hints and Tips for Activities for Daily Living

Morven Ball

Hints and Tips for the Activities of Daily Living
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.

2002

Ages: -

$28.55

Developmental Dyspraxia\Identification and Intervention: A Manual for Parents &Prof

Madeleine Portwood

A Manual for Parents and Professionals.
Includes neurological information, strategies to improve curricular atainments, activities to develop perceptual motor skills and self esteem.

1999

Ages: 3 - Adult

$84.70

Dyspraxia 5-11 years, A Practical Guide

Christine Macintyre

Follows from Dyspraxia in the early years, identification, intervention, startegies and activities to help. Case studies of children at school and home, social and emotion development. Motor Dyspraxia .

2001

Ages: 5 - 11

$70.15

Dyspraxia A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Kate Ripley, Bob Daines, Jenny Barrett

Resource materials for teachers.
102 Pages
Includes verbal and motor Dyspraxia. Play, dressing, handwriting, drawing, feeding and eating and strategies for managing these difficulties

1997

Ages: 3 - 18

$77.05

Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down's Syndrome 2nd edition

Maryanne Bruni

A guide for parents and professionals
Improve fine motor skill development in children with Down syndrome from birth through age 12 using this easytofollow guide.
191 Pages

1998

Ages: 0 - 8

$32.00

Fit Kids Keeping our Kids healthy, fit, motivated

Lisa Curry

2000

Ages: - 18

$40.25

Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down's Syndrome

Particia Winders

A guide for parents and professionals.
This guide on gross motor skills describes and illustrates more than 100 easytofollow activities for parents and professionals to practice with infants and children from birth through age six.
236 Pages

1997

Ages: -

$40.00

Handwriting TAS 1203 Without Tears Get Set For School Workbook

Jan Olson

Handwriting Without Tears was developed by occupational therapist Jan Olsen in response to her sons need for remedial handwriting. This curriculum works well with students of all levels, especially those who are developing their motor skills or those who have cognative/physical impairments. This particular worktext focuses on "getting set for school", featuring a kid friendly format while focusing on writing readiness and forming the upper case letters and numbers.

Ages: -

$29.00

Have you Heard about Dyspraxia? DVD

Dyspraxia Awareness Video

Verbal and Motor Dyspraxia.
22 Minute DVD
Includes transition to school, handwriting and behaviour, Australian Production.

1999

Ages: 3 - 7

$46.00

Helping Children with Dyspraxia

Maureen Boon

111 Pages
Simple and quick reference for parents, how it effects childrens social, perceptial motor skills, attention and confidence.
Includes verbal and motor

2001

Ages: 3 - 18

$30.75

Nonverbal Learning Disorder Understanding and Coping with NLD and Aspergers

Rondalyn Varney Whitney OT

Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations, and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. This revised edition offers practical solutions, the latest information, and all-new activities that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life.

2008

Ages: -

$35.00

Numbers

Gail Kushnir

Number Concepts, Writing Numerals, Sensory Motor Activities

Ages: -

POA

Small Steps Forward: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs 2ed

Sarah Newman

When young children are diagnosed with conditions such as Down's Syndrome, autism or other forms of developmental delay, there is much that parents can do to help.

1999

Ages: 3 - 6

$44.79

Stepping Out - Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needs

Sarah Newman

Stepping Out provides parents and carers with practical advice, and fun games and activities to improve a childs skills in the six areas of development: cognitive; physical; sensory; language; social and emotional

2004

Ages: 3 - 11

$35.95

Teaching Motor Skills to Children with Cerebral Palsy and similar movement disorders

Sieglinde Martin

Teaching Motor Skills is the resource that parents, therapists, and other caregivers can consult to help children with gross motor delays learn and practice motor skills outside of therapy sessions.

2006

Ages: 0 - 10

$49.95

The New Language of Toys - Third Edition

Sue Schwartz, PH.D.

Now in a new edition, the author explains how to use toys to play purposefully with a child to provide language learning opportunities

2004

Ages: -

$49.50

The Out of Sync Child Things That Go Bump in the Day Set of 3 Books

Carol Kranowitz Jenny Reed

Includes: The Out of Sync Child The Out of Sync Child has Fun Things that Go Bump in the Day - Storybook about a boy with co-ordination problems

2005

Ages: 3 - 18

$65.00

Things That Go Bump in the Day A Story about a boy with co-ordination difficulties

Jennifer Reed

BUMP can be used by parents, carers and teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists and early childhood workers to discuss Co-ordination difficulties in an entertaining and positive way.

2005

Ages: 5 - 12

$19.95