Supporting Children with Dyspraxia and Motor Co-ordination Difficulties

Completely revised and updated in light of the new SEND 2014 Code of Practice, this new edition supports teachers in making good provision for children and young people with a range of co-ordination difficulties. Offering practical tips and strategies on how to meet the needs of children and young people with dyspraxia and other coordination difficulties in a range of educational settings, this book features timesaving checklists, templates and photocopiable resources to support professional development. The wide-ranging and accessible chapters explore topics including: Identification of different types of motor co-ordination difficulties Implications for classroom practice Understanding core skill development Assessment practices Written by practitioners, for practitioners, it also contains a wealth of tried and tested strategies and provides clear best-practice guidance for developing outstanding provision in inclusive settings. Susan Coulter – Senior Support Teacher for the Education Service for Disability at Hull City Council, UKLesley Kynman - Senior Support Teacher for the Education Service for Disability at Hull City Council. UKElizabeth Morling - SEN consultant and series editorRob Grayson – Team Leader, Integrated Physical and Sensory Services at Hull City Council, UKJill Wing – Senior Support Teacher, Integrated Physical and Sensory Services at Hull City Council, UK

Foreword Introduction Part 1: An overview of co-ordination difficulties Part 2: Understanding core skill development Sensory issues Gross motor skills Fine motor skills Part 3: Strategies to address the educaional implications of co-ordination difficulties Classroom activities Independence skills Communication and social skills Personal Organisation Further reading and support Appendices

Susan Coulter – Senior Support Teacher for the Education Service for Physical Disability at Hull City Council, UK Lesley Kynman – Senior Support Teacher for the Education Service for Physical Disability at Hull City Council, UK Elizabeth Morling – Series Editor, SEN Consultant and former Head of the Education Service for Physical Disability at Hull City Council, UK Rob Grayson – Team Leader for the Integrated Physical and Sensory Services at Hull City Council, UK Jill Wing – Senior Support Teacher for the Integrated Physical and Sensory Services at Hull City Council, UK