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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778337503321

Autore

Kurtz Lisa A

Titolo

Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : A Guide to Improving Coordination

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd., 2007

ISBN

1-281-14336-7

9786611143367

1-84642-672-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (161 p.)

Collana

JKP Essentials

Disciplina

371.9

Soggetti

Movement disorders in children

Education

Medicine

Movement disorders in children - Rehabilitation - Patients

Psychomotor disorders in children - Rehabilitation - Patients

Learning disabled children - Rehabilitation

Motor skills in children

Clumsiness in children

Motor Skills Disorders - rehabilitation

Child

Child Development

Motor Skills Disorders - psychology

Motor Skills - physiology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

front cover; Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; Part I: Understanding the Nature of Motor Skills; 1. The Development of Motor Skills; 2. Finding Professional Help; 3. General Principles for Intervention; Part II: Practical Strategies and Activities for Home and School; 4. Promoting Basic Motor Skills; 5. Teaching Independent in Daily Living Skills; 6. Addressing



Problems with Classroom Skills; 7. The Social Impact of Coordination Difficulties; GLOSSARY

APPENDIX I: TESTS AND ASSESSMENT TOOLSAPPENDIX II: RECOMMENDED READING; APPENDIX III: HELPFUL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS; APPENDIX IV: SUPPLIERS OF TOYS, TESTS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS; INDEX;

Sommario/riassunto

'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they are an easy reference/ reminder, for example, they include a normal development chart, what assessments are available and their main aims.'. - National Association of Paediatric Occupational Therapists. Children with learning disabilities often have coordination problems that make everyday activities such as mealtimes, dressing, playing sports, and learning to write challenging. This accessible manual for parents and professionals offers advice on