Developmental Dyspraxia: Identification and Intervention

 A manual for parents and professionals

This second edition of Madeleine Portwood’s inspirational manual aims to give parents, teachers and health professionals the confidence to diagnose and assess dyspraxia. Most importantly, it offers an intervention programme which will significantly improve the cognitive functioning of the dyspraxic child or adolescent.

It provides:

Background information on the neurological basis of the condition;
Strategies for identification, diagnosis and assessment;
Proven programmes of intervention;
Strategies to improve curricular attainments;
Remediation activities for perceptual and motor skills;
Programmes to develop self-esteem;
Information about where to find help.