Understanding motor skills in children with dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and other learning disabilities : a guide to improving coordination / Lisa A. Kurtz
Published
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008
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
Summary
"Coordination problems often make everyday activities a challenge for children with learning disabilities. This accessible manual offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties. The author explains how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help, and includes specific teaching strategies to help children with coordination difficulties succeed in the classroom, playground, and home. She describes a wide range of therapeutic methods and provides a comprehensive list of resources. Full of practical help, this is essential reading for anyone caring for, or working with, children with developmental motor concerns."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-139) and index
