Dyspraxia

Amanda Kirby

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Dyspraxia

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Hidden Handicap

by Amanda Kirby

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered why some kids find tying shoelaces or catching a ball extra tricky? Imagine facing everyday tasks that seem simple to others but feel like puzzles you can't solve. What if there was a way to unlock those hidden challenges?

Themes

Motor Skill ChallengesChild DevelopmentDisability RepresentationEducational Support

Quick Assessment

This book provides a clear and practical overview of dyspraxia, aimed at helping parents and teachers understand and support children facing motor skill difficulties. It covers causes, symptoms, and offers useful strategies to encourage improvement in everyday tasks. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it fosters awareness and empathy around movement disorders.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

218 pages
ISBN
9780285635128
Pages
218
Publisher
Souvenir Press Ltd
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ApraxiaMotor Ability in ChildrenMovement Disorders in ChildrenApraxiasInfantChild