134 Pages
by
Speechmark
134 Pages
by
Speechmark
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This is an engaging and thoroughly well-thought out book that will help teachers, parents, carers and children in understanding why some children struggle in school as a result of sometimes undiagnosed or unrecognised challenges.
A short description of a sensory/motor condition precedes each story - the challenges faced described through a variety of dinosaur characters. The story is followed... Read more
Introduction 1 Ali the Allosaurus: sensory processing difficulties 2 Archie the Archaeopteryx: vestibular (balance) system 3 Barry the Baryonyx: developmental coordination disorder (DCD) or motor coordination disorder (dyspraxia) 4 Brad the Brachyceratops: Asperger syndrome 5 Dippy the Diplodocus: dyspraxia 6 Ellie the Elasomosaurus: self-esteem and confidence 7 Meggie the Megalosaurus: joint hypermobility 8 Terry the Pterodactyl: ‘gravitational insecurity’ – fear of movement 9 Tracy the Triceratops: attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder 10 Tyrone the Tyrannosaurus Rex: dyslexia 11 References and Bibliography 12 Appendix
Biography
Jill Christmas
