What is developmental co-ordination disorder? -- Supporting the adolescent into adulthood -- How does puberty affect the adolescent with DCD? -- Living together as a family -- Social and emotional impact of adolescence -- Raising self-esteem and improving social skills -- Transition -- Strategies for secondary school -- Moving on and moving out
Summary
Adolescence is hard for most of us, but for an individual with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) it can be twice as hard. Amanda Kirby, Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre and the mother of a DCD child herself, addresses the main difficulties encountered by adolescents with DCD, including building relationships and coping with secondary school. With a common sense approach she provides a series of practical ideas on how individuals can tackle these difficulties making The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder an essential resource for adolescents with DCD, as well
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-135) and indexes
