1. A Recipe for Chaos. 2. The Hidden People at Home. 3. A Survival Guide to School. 4. Making the Grade. 5. Crossing the Chasm. 6. The Case of the Cooked Tomato. 7. Bullying. 8. Coping with Growing Up. 9. Diagnosis - A Pipe Dream? 10. Dealing with Dyspraxia: What Can I Do Now? 11. Lying Diagonally in a Parallel Universe. Appendices.
Victoria Biggs is sixteen years old and has just passed her AS levels. Her writing skills have earned her a place in the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth.
I am currently developing new academic programmes and I hoped by
reading a personal account of dyspraxia that I would be able to
develop some understanding and insight into the condition, which
would ultimately inform my teaching. I was not disappointed. This
is a book that leaves you with a very strong impression of the
impact of dyspraxia on people's lives.
*The Higher Education Academy*
Caged in Chaos is peppered with illustrations and words written by
children and young people with dyspraxia and other learning
difficulties, and it is easy to understand how helpful Victoria's
insights and explanations will be to other dyspraxics, their
parents, teachers and other people involved in their lives. The
advice Victoria gives is practical and down to earth; she deals
with everyday issues such as social skills, body language, health
and hygiene, puberty, relationships and family life'.
*Dyspraxia News*
This very informative book, about a young adult who has dyspraxia,
is a much needed addition to my library. Although I have worked
with children of all ages who have dyspraxia, it is difficult to
put yourself in their shoes. The very obvious physical difficulties
can be understood, although the effect this has on their
self-confidence and esteem is not so obvious. However, the author
clearly describes how her life has evolved and the impact her poor
organisational skills have had on every aspect of her life. She
offers very practical “tips” which have helped her through the very
difficult period of life known as adolescence... It is a book I
will be recommending to parents and other professionals who work
with young people and this disorder. It will be extremely useful
for therapists (occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and
language) who are new to this field of paedriatrics. Additionally,
I feel that young people who have dyspraxia will also use it as a
resource to help them to validate their experiences and feel that
someone has understood explicitly what they are experiencing. It is
already a well-thumbed book!
*NAPOT*
The 16-year-old author writes with a spirited and humorous style,
using a mature approach to a vast range of topics and revealing her
personal strengths and weaknesses with quirky honesty... Ms Biggs'
advice is rich and relevant but realistic and practical. I have
rarely read a book which offers such a vast range of useful
strategies... The author skilfully acknowledges the issues which
family members might have while growing up with someone who has
dyspraxia, and her recommendations to teachers span generic topics
as well as specific curriculum subjects. Her empathy with and
support for those who have dyspraxia oozes with apparent ease from
everything she writes and I would be surprised if anyone fails to
feel empowered and enriched by what she has to offer.
*Good Autism Practice*
Written by a 16 year old with dyspraxia, this book provides a
profound and humbling insight into an often misunderstood
condition. It is packed with useful advice on how it feels to be
dyspraxic and how to understand the physical, social, emotional and
psychological aspects of developmental co-ordination disorder. The
effects of short term memory, clumsiness and disorganisation are
explored along with bullying, self-esteem and loneliness. The style
is conversational, with examples and life experiences from a number
of young dyspraxics. Chapters on a survival guide to school, making
the grade, and coping with growing up are most useful. Dyspraxia
has been described as lying in a parallel universe. This book
explores a galaxy of ideas, thoughts, emotions and supportive
actions for the classroom and beyond.
*The Teacher*
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