1. Introduction. 2. Developmental Coordination Disorder explained. 3. Posture. 4. Writing. 5. Scissor skills. 6. Reading. 7. Feeding. 8. Personal care. 9. Dressing. 10. Attention. 11. Organisation. 12. Learning new or difficult tasks. 13. When behaviour is a problem. 14. Activity suggestions for developing motor skills. 15. Final note. 16. Helpful addresses. 17. Bibliography. 18. Acknowledgements. Index
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.
This is a practical, pocketsize book giving many useful common-
sense hints and ideas that can be used to optimise occupational
performance of children with DCD. The book begins with a brief and
simple description of what DCD is, and stresses the importance of
using a positive approach with these children. -- Napot Journal
This book contains lots of useful information. The features of the
condition - co-ordination, perceptual, organisational, language and
behaviour difficulties - are clearly outlined. Tips are offered for
schoolwork and personal care. The simple format and diagrams are
generally user friendly. A list of useful contacts and resources is
also included at the back of the publication. This is a useful
book, and I'm sure many paediatric occupational therapists will
find it worth recommending to parents even after long-awaited
intervention has started. -- Afasic News
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