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The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD).
Title:
The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD).
Author:
Kirby, Amanda.
ISBN:
9781846420313
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (145 pages)
Contents:
The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1 What is Developmental Co-ordination Disorder? -- 2 Supporting the Adolescent into Adulthood -- 3 How Does Puberty Affect the Adolescent with DCD? -- 4 Living Together as a Family -- 5 Social and Emotional Impact of Adolescence -- 6 Raising Self-esteem and Improving Social Skills -- 7 Transition -- 8 Strategies for Secondary School -- 9 Moving On and Moving Out -- References -- Useful Additional Reading -- Useful Addresses -- Subject Index -- Name Index.
Abstract:
Kirby addresses the main difficulties encountered by adolescents with DCD, including building relationships and coping with secondary school. She provides practical ideas on how individuals can tackle these difficulties, making this book an essential resource for adolescents with DCD, as well as parents, teachers and health professionals.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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