Occupational Therapy for Children with DME or Twice Exceptionality

Cover
Endorsement Page
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Chapter 1 Introduction
	Introduction
	What Is the DME-C Therapy Approach?
	How the DME-C Therapy Approach Came About
	The DME-C Therapy Approach and Its Effectiveness
	Objectives of the Book
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 2 High Learning Potential (HLP)/Giftedness
	Introduction
	What Are Children with High Learning Potential Like?
	Definition
	Identifying Children with High Learning Potential
	Numbers of Children with High Learning Potential
	Characteristics of Children with High Learning Potential
	Profiles of the Gifted and Talented
	Asynchronous Development
	Dabrowski’s Overexcitabilities
	Summary of Needs of Children with High Learning Potential
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 3 Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME)/Twice Exceptionality (2e)
	Introduction
	What Is Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME) and Twice Exceptionality (2e)?
	How Many Children with DME/2e Are There?
	How to Recognise Children with DME/2e
	Areas of Difficulty in Children with DME/2e
	Barriers that Children with DME/2e Face
	Scenarios of Children with DME/2e
	Support That Children with DME/2e Need
	The Portrayal of DME/2e in the Media
	Well Known People with DME/2e
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 4 DME/Twice Exceptionality and Occupational Therapy
	Introduction
	The Non-OT Factors
	A Closer Look at Occupational Therapy for Children in Group 1 – Developmental and Neurological Differences
	Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Including Dyspraxia
	Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)*
	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 5 DME/Twice Exceptionality and Sensory Processing Differences
	Introduction
	Sensory Processing Differences
	Sensory Modulation Disorder
	High Learning Potential and Sensory Processing Differences
	Sensory Based Motor Disorders
	Sensory Discrimination Disorder
	Best Therapy Approach to Help Children with HLP who have Sensory Processing Differences
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6 The DME-C Approach’s Foundation: The 10 Golden Nuggets
	Introduction
	Questions or Concerns OTs May Have
	The 10 Golden Nuggets
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 7 The DME-C Approach’s Four Walls: The 4 Essential Components
	Introduction
	Essential Component 1: Diarise
	Essential Component 2: Manage transitions
	Essential Component 3: change the Environment and hElp the senses
	Essential Component 4: Communicate
	The 4 Essential Components Working Together
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 8 Making DME/2e Part of Everyday Occupational Therapy Work
	Introduction
	Evaluation or Assessment
	Report Writing
	Goal Setting
	Re-evaluation
	Further Referral
	Conclusion
Chapter 9 Case Studies
	Introduction
	CASE STUDY 1: SALLY
	CASE STUDY 2: MAX
	CASE STUDY 3: AMAL
	CASE STUDY 4: LLOYD
	CASE STUDY 5: IMOGEN
	CASE STUDY 6: THEO
	CASE STUDY 7: LUCAS
	CASE STUDY 8: ANDY
	CASE STUDY 9: KELI
	CASE STUDY 10: MARCO
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 10 Resources for Further Help
	Introduction
	UK-based Organisations
	Organisations That Are Accessible from Anywhere
	Organisations in the USA
	Organisations in Australasia
Glossary
Index