Dyspraxia: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Dyspraxia in Children and How to Help a Dyspraxic Child

This book does not portend to be an authoritative guide to dyspraxia, but rather a guide to understanding the nature of dyspraxia and helping parents cope with the disorder.What is it? Dyspraxia is a motor planning disorder labeled DCD or developmental coordination disability. It is a neurological disorder that results in an inability to plan and coordinate physical movements. Each individual presents with unique manifestations which may include slurred speech, poor social skills, and balance or posture difficulties. The disorder affects approximately six to ten percent of children, though it is more prevalent in boys. No definitive cause has been identified, but genetics, premature birth, and alcoholic mothers have possible linkages. Children diagnosed with this disorder usually require physical and occupational therapy as well as speech therapy.I believe the most valuable parts of the book are the author's list of symptoms for parents to look for in each age group of children. This developmental guide begins right after birth and goes up through the teen years. Parents of dyspraxic children are given the advice to follow such as making themselves knowledgeable, allowing their child to socialize and play sports, having an open ear to listen to frustrations, and teaching practical life skills. Simmons does not forget the health of the parents, reminding them to take care of themselves by getting all the help available and joining support networks.I recommend this book to parents, teachers, and caretakers as a resource to understand why children who appear to be clumsy or speech impaired are frustrated. We need to ensure that they receive the proper treatment to lead productive lives.

I did not know much about Dyspraxia, but I heard about it and that was the reason to get this book to understand what is it. Actually I think all of us need to know what Dyspraxia is as you can recognize it at early stage to start working with that. This book was very helpful, I knew a lot. Hopefully I will not have chance to use my knowledge, but it can help me to advice and direct other people if needed.

Dyspraxia is an unfamiliar word for me but thanks for this book, from now on I will never be dumb about it. The book contains information about understanding dyspraxia and moreover it is an excellent guide for every mom having a child suffering from dyspraxia disorder. We can help child having this disorder through the help of this book.

I really enjoyed learning about dyspraxia, I am an avid reader and firmly believe that the more you know, the better off you will be in life. As it turns out one of my students actually had dyspraxia! I teach chess and I was always amazed that one of my students would routinely drop pieces or even knock the whole dang game over! I assumed he was just clumsy but This book has enlightened me. Dyspraxia can be mentally as well as physically challenging, kids who cant coordinate their movements gracefully are often thought of as stupid and that just isn't true. The key takeaway I noticed from this book was that when a kid has this disorder the best thing you can do for them is give them tools to cope with it while challenging them to take part in sports, baking, art, and anything which challenges their motor skills.

A good start to learning about how to support a child with dyspraxia. The information doesn't go very deep, but it does give a caregiver some jumping off points.

Very short over view. Not worth $2.99

Great little book explains Dyspraxia to a tee

I have a 5 year old who was recently diagnosed with dyspraxia. I, like other reviewers, found this to be very very basic in the information it offered. If you have any knowledge whatsoever about dyspraxia then this book is not going to offer you any new information. I would highly recommend the book “Developmental Dyspraxia by Madeleine Portwood” if you want more information. That book offers so much information and is by a renowned researcher in the field. I wish I hadn’t spent the money on this book.

Much shorter and less complete than expected. Very few tools for parents etc. Sorry, I don't recommend it ...

Rubbish. Waste of money; you could glean as much info from a google search or quick glance of wikipedia. Badly written, superficial and, essentially an overpriced booklet.

OK

Good understanding of Dyspraxia which I needed

Very helpful its helped me understand my sons condition a lot more and I'm able to help him in more way then before