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About this talk: Professor Amanda Kirby describes how parents can help dyspraxia children to build confidence and esteem.
About the speaker: Amanda Kirby is Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre in Cardiff. She is a leading expert in dyspraxia (DCD) and related conditions with several best-selling books on the subject.
Talk Topics - Dyspraxia
The Dyscovery Centre:
For more information and guidance about dyspraxia and other learning difficulties please visit the Dyscovery Centre's dedicated parent information site: parent+. The Dyscovery Centre assesses, supports and provides guidance to children, families and adults who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural problems and language difficulties.
Further Reading:
Amanda Kirby's recently published books include the following (please click on them to buy from Amazon):
100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils with Dyspraxia and DCD
Mapping SEN: Routes Through Identification to Intervention
Dyspraxia: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
Key Points Covered in this talk:
Dyspraxia Symptoms & Signs: Professor Amanda Kirby describes they dyspraxia symptoms and signs parents should be looking out for.
How Parents Can Help Their Child With Dyspraxia: Dr Helen Likierman gives and insight into how parents can help their children to cope with dyspraxia. She gives a view of both what can be done in the early years and the middle years.