Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children’s Book Award 2005Written by a teenage dyspraxic, this inspiring book is a unique practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical, and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs).In her own conversational style, Victoria Biggs discusses both the primary effects of her ‘learning difference’ – disorganization, clumsiness, and poor short-term memory – and the secondary difficulties she and other dyspraxics encounter, including bullying, low self-esteem, and loneliness. She offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of issues, from body language, puberty, health, and hygiene to family life and social skills. Personal stories and ‘this-is-what-it’s-like-for-me’ accounts from other dyspraxic adolescents are also included. Her positive and practical approach and profound empathy with others in her situation make this book a must-read for dyspraxics, their parents, and other family members, and for professionals working with them.
