Dyspraxia

by Geoff Brookes

Up to ten per cent of the population is believed to suffer from some form of dyspraxia. Accessible and engaging, this practical guide provides teachers with tips and techniques for teaching students with dyspraxia.





"There are symptoms, there are problems, there are frustrations, there are tears. But there are strategies that can lead to positive outcomes. And while it is important to understand where it comes from, providing support and guidance is what this book is all about." From the introduction
This book will prove invaluable reading for everyone who works with young people.







This new edition contains new chapters on cures and adolescence.

196 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

Geoff Brookes spent his professional life as a teacher in Leicester and in two Swansea Comprehensive schools. His writing career began with pieces in The Independent newspaper and he was soon writing regularly for The Times Education Supplement. In 2011 he was nominated as Columnist of the Year (Business Media Category) in the PPA Awards for his work with the TES. He has written a number of books about secondary education including English Literature study guides, additional learning needs and school management.
He was a featured writer for Welsh Country Magazine where he explored the stories beneath interesting gravestones. He is also the author of a number of books about Swansea and Welsh history. His first novel, In Knives We Trust, was published by Matador in 2018, the first of his books about Inspector Rumsey Bucke. The second novel in the series, Our Lady of Mumbles, was published by Cambria Books in November 2020. The third novel, A Swansea Child. will be published by Cambria Books in autumn 2021.

Reviews

[Shatha M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Provides a good introduction and aid in helping why dysparaxic children act in a certain way..