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DYSPRAXIA - Any book recommendations

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hertsnessex · 09/12/2008 19:39

I am really looking for a book about parenting a child with dyspraxia. some days i do think i am getting it all wrong with him. i have one book called 'dyspraxia' by Dr Amanda Kirby which is good, but but i want something more. alot out there - even on the dyspraxia foundation website seem based on why and what not how IYSWIM.

Any tips would be fab thanks

cxx

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whatreally · 09/12/2008 20:45

"getting it all wrong with him". Don't be so hard on yourself. Parenting is difficult enough without the added complications of dypraxia. Been there, got the book & the t-shirt...

You could try these:

Developmental Dyspraxia: Identification and Intervention: A Manual for Parents and Professionals - Madeleine Portwood.

Coping with Dyspraxia by Jill Eckersley

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hertsnessex · 09/12/2008 20:54

thanks what really, will take a look at both! sometimes i just feel like im talking to a brick wall - his atention and eye contact are painfully non existant.

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hertsnessex · 09/12/2008 21:10

i have ordered those books, thanks you
x

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LIZS · 09/12/2008 21:13

second Madeleine Portwood

TheFalconInThePearTree · 09/12/2008 21:26

The only book on dyspraxia I currently have is for adults but I have heard good things about the two mentioned.

How old is your ds? I have dyspraxia myself so if you need any information/tips from the dyspraxic point of view I'd be happy to help.

whatreally · 10/12/2008 08:57

Hope the books help & make you feel a bit better. I've had the Madeleine Portwood book out of the library for about 5 months so I guess it's about time it went back....

ChopsTheDuck · 10/12/2008 15:54

I was recomended Dyspraxia The Hidden Handicap (Amanda Kirby) by TASS, but haven't read it yet, so no idea if it is any good.

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hertsnessex · 10/12/2008 19:46

My DS is 4 - nrly 5 and in reception at school. The books are due tomorrow so will get reading and hoping i can understand him more. i just want to know how he feels etc - i want him to be happy just like every parent does but it feels alot harder getting there than a child that is 'NT'.

i saw him in his first school play today and he done really well at keeping semi-still and calm!! v proud of him xx

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ChopsTheDuck · 11/12/2008 09:58

does he have OT or physio?
I've found that between chatting with them and his paed I've learned quite a bit.

pooches · 17/01/2012 13:11

This is excellent:

www.firstelevenmagazine.co.uk/welcome-to-the-world-of-dyspraxia/

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