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Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities : a Guide to Improving Coordination.

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Main Author: Kurtz, Lisa A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007.
Subjects:
Movement disorders in children > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Psychomotor disorders in children > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Learning disabled children > Rehabilitation.
Motor ability in children.
Clumsiness in children.
Learning disabilities.
Physiology.
Child development.
Children.
Psychology.
Motor ability.
Life sciences.
Therapeutics.
Mental illness.
Physical sciences.
Neurologic manifestations of general diseases.
Nervous system > Diseases.
Diseases.
Learning Disabilities.
Physiology
Rehabilitation
Motor Skills Disorders
Child Development
Child
Psychology
Motor Skills
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Human Development
Biological Science Disciplines
Communication Disorders
Behavioral Sciences
Therapeutics
Age Groups.
Psychomotor Performance
Growth and Development
Mental Disorders
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
Psychological Phenomena and Processes.
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms.
Natural Science Disciplines
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Persons.
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment.
Neurologic Manifestations
Psychiatry and Psychology.
Named Groups.
Physiological Phenomena
Disciplines and Occupations.
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Phenomena and Processes.
Disease
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms.
children (people by age group)
physiology.
psychology.
biological sciences.
behavioral sciences.
mental disorders.
physical sciences.
treating (health care function)
Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781846426728
1846426723
1281143367
9781281143365
9786611143367
661114336X
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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