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by Kim Griffin (Author)
All About Dyspraxia is an accessible and practical guide for secondary school teachers, designed to increase their understanding of developmental coordination disorder - commonly known as dyspraxia - and to equip them with adaptable strategies to support dyspraxic learners in their setting.
The book explores a range of key areas, including timekeeping, homework, behaviour and evidence-based supports, and focuses on adaptations that can be made in every classroom. Drawing on the voices of young people and adults with dyspraxia, it unpicks myths and misconceptions before providing a wealth of evidence-based strategies to support independence, confidence and behaviour in the classroom. Chapters cover:
- support with secondary transition to adapt to new routines and ease anxiety
- organisational skills to manage belongings and complete homework
- targeted strategies to support writing, fine motor skills and physical tasks
- exam preparation and technology use to empower learners and
- sensory processing adaptations and suggestions to foster positive mental health
Whether you're supporting a new learner through the transition into secondary school, helping a final-year learner to manage coursework or simply wishing to make your classroom more accessible, All About Dyspraxia provides clear, actionable guidance to empower all secondary teachers, special educational needs coordinators and parents seeking to increase their knowledge and understanding of dyspraxia.
Author Biography
Kim Griffin is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, their families and teachers. She is the founder of GriffinOT and the author of Success with Sensory Supports. Her current research focus is on supporting student self-regulation in mainstream schools.
