Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this is a humorous and inspiring practical guide for young adults with dyspraxia and those around them trying to get to grips with the physical, social and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs).

In her own conversational style, Victoria Biggs explains the primary effects of dyspraxia - disorganization, clumsiness and poor short-term memory - as well as other difficulties that dyspraxic teenagers encounter, such as bullying and low self-esteem. Peppered with personal stories from other teens, this award-winning book offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of adolescent issues, from puberty, health and hygiene to family life and making friends. The new edition includes an update from the author on her university and work experiences and how dyspraxia affects her now as an adult. Her positive approach and profound empathy with others in her situation make this book a must-read.

This book was recognised by the Nasen Special Educational Needs Book Award.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers .

Victoria Biggs was sixteen years old when she wrote Caged in Chaos. She went on to study English at the University of Cambridge. She has subsequently been a learning support worker for young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and has taught creative writing to women experiencing trauma-related mental health problems. Now in her twenties, she is completing a doctorate at the University of Manchester, researching how storytelling can be used to support children living with war and violence.

This book has the following chapters: Foreword. 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. Understanding Your Diagnosis. 10. Dealing with Dyspraxia: What Can I Do Now? 11. Lying Diagonally in a Parallel Universe. Afterword: A Note from Now. Acknowledgements. Useful Addresses and Websites. References and Further Reading. Index.