Understanding Motor Skills in Children With Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities

Understanding Motor Skills in Children With Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities A Guide to Improving Coordination - JKP Essentials

Paperback (15 Oct 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781843108658
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.8589
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 159
Weight: 300g
Height: 245mm
Width: 174mm
Spine width: 10mm