System requirements: personal computer with CD-ROM drive, Adobe reader.
Note
CD-ROM includes: preschool motor skills checklist and school-aged motor skills checklist.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-187).
Audience
For use with persons ages 3 through 18 in grades preK through 12.
Note
Presents the basic principles associated with motor skill development. Explains developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and its link to speech and language disorders. Outlines therapy strategies to help children with developmental coordination disorder.
Summary
Presents the basic principles associated with motor skill development. Explains developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and its link to speech and language disorders. Outlines therapy strategies to help children with developmental coordination disorder.
Contents
Machine derived contents note: Chapter One: Motor Skill Development 21 -- How Motor Skills Develop 21 -- Factors That Impact Motor Skill Development and/or Performance 26 -- Summary 37 -- References 38 -- Chapter Two: Motor Skill Problems 40 -- A Detective at Work Initial Clues 40 -- The Effect of Poor Motor Coordination on Psychosocial Development 44 -- Checklists for Motor Skill Difficulties 53 -- Preschool Motor Skills Checklist 55 -- School-Aged Motor Skills Checklist 60 -- Summary 70 -- References 72 -- Chapter Three: Conditions That Cause Motor Skill Difficulties 74 -- Case Studies 74 -- A Quick Lesson About Intelligence Testing 85 -- Description and Diagnosis of DCD 90 -- Other Conditions That Affect Motor Coordination 108 -- Summary 122 -- References 123 -- Chapter Four: Helping Children with Motor Skill Difficulties 127 -- Three Approaches to Motor Skill Training 128 -- Questions to Consider Before Beginning Training 133 -- General Recommendations for Parents/Caregivers 135 -- Strategies for School Professionals 139 -- Strategies Within the Community 144 -- Specific Teaching Strategies and Tips 147 -- Summary 154 -- References 155 -- Chapter Five: A Final Note to Parents/Caregivers 159 -- References 162.