Caged In Chaos: A Dyspraxic Guide To Breaking Free
by Victoria Biggs
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Author: Victoria BiggsIllustrator: Sharon Tsang
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-04-30
ISBN: 1843103478
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
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Book Review: Highly recommend
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a pivotal book for me. While not a clinical, academic description of apraxia/dyspraxia, it does provide a largely overlooked perspective: life from the eyes of someone living with the disorder. Biggs' coping strategies are useful, yet it is her palatable, positive outlook that is most rewarding. It is easy to read, filled with wry, poignant humor and useful suggestions, but not sugar-coating a frustrating existence. As a parent, it would be particularly useful to help understand some of the frustrations an apraxic child may face. As an educator, her suggestions would be useful to consider within the classroom. For an apraxic individual, this book shows you are not alone, that others feel similar differences and frustrations.
Again, this is not a technical, in-depth reference book, instead it aims to resonate and illustrate living with apraxia. If you are looking for a listing of symptoms, manifestation, clear definitions, and scholastic techniques for dealing with apraxia, then this is not the book for you. Whether it is for yourself or another person you care about with apraxia, if your goal is to better understand their perspective then this book is exceptional.
Summary of Caged In Chaos: A Dyspraxic Guide To Breaking Free
Written 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.Motivational Books
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