Amanda Kirby 
The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) [PDF ebook] 

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 as parents, teachers and health professionals.

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Acknowledgement. Foreword, Professor David Sugden. 1. Introduction. 2. What is Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)? 3. Supporting the Adolescent Into Adulthood. 4. How Does Puberty Affect the Adolescent With DCD? 5. Living Together as a Family. 6. Social and Emotional Impact of Adolescence. 7. Raising Self-Esteem and Improving Social Skills. 8. Transition. 9. Strategies for Secondary School. 10. Moving On and Moving Out. Resources, References, Addresses. Index.