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Record Nr.

UNINA9910973876103321

Autore

Kurtz Lisa A

Titolo

Understanding motor skills in children with dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and other learning disabilities : a guide to improving coordination / / Lisa A. Kurtz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008

ISBN

9786611143367

9781281143365

1281143367

9781846426728

1846426723

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (161 p.)

Collana

JKP essentials

Disciplina

618.92/83

Soggetti

Movement disorders in children - Patients - Rehabilitation

Psychomotor disorders in children - Patients - Rehabilitation

Learning disabled children - Rehabilitation

Motor ability in children

Clumsiness in children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The development of motor skills -- Finding professional help for problems with motor skills -- General principles for intervention -- Promoting basic motor skills -- Teaching independence in daily living skills -- Addressing problems with classroom skills -- The social impact of coordination difficulties.

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