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Informationen zum Autor Mijna Hadders-Algra (1956; MD, PhD) is professor of Developmental Neurology. Her research focuses on 1) early detection of developmental disabilities, 2) early intervention, 3) significance of minor neurological dysfunction (MND) in children with DCD, learning- and behavioural disorders, 4) pathophysiology of motor impairment in children with cerebral palsy or DCD. She is (co)author of >250 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and invited author of many chapters in handbooks in the field of developmental paediatrics. She frequently lectures and teaches across the world. Klappentext The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of assessments and interventions applied in young children with, or at high risk, for developmental motor disorders. It provides an evidence-based practical guide for health professionals working in the field of early detection and early intervention (e.g., paediatricians and paediatric physiotherapists). Parts I & II provide an overview of the clinical picture of early detection and early intervention and the neurodevelopmental mechanisms occurring in early life are discussed, including vulnerability and plasticity. In Parts III & IV basic principles and features governing typical and atypical motor development are explained, covering not only motor development but also sensory and cognitive development. Part V summarises the methods available for assessments, including information on technical details of the tools and psychometric properties. Finally, Part VI discusses early intervention, including evidence on effectiveness, together with the application of equipment in young children with developmental motor disorders. Special attention is paid to the family and environmental adaptations. Zusammenfassung The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of assessments and interventions applied in young children with, or at high risk, for developmental motor disorders. It provides an evidence-based practical guide for health professionals working in the field of early detection and early intervention (e.g., paediatricians and paediatric physiotherapists). Parts I & II provide an overview of the clinical picture of early detection and early intervention and the neurodevelopmental mechanisms occurring in early life are discussed, including vulnerability and plasticity. In Parts III & IV basic principles and features governing typical and atypical motor development are explained, covering not only motor development but also sensory and cognitive development. Part V summarises the methods available for assessments, including information on technical details of the tools and psychometric properties. Finally, Part VI discusses early intervention, including evidence on effectiveness, together with the application of equipment in young children with developmental motor disorders. Special attention is paid to the family and environmental adaptations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Author Appointments viiForeword ixPreface xiVideo Captions xiiiPart 1: Introduction 11 Introduction 3Mijna Hadders-Algra2 Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention in the Clinic 9Leena HaatajiPart 2: Developmental Neurology 233 Neurodevelopmental Mechanisms in Early Life 25Mijna Hadders-AlgraPart 3: Typical Motor Development 394 Sensory, Language, Cognitive and Socio-Economic Development 41Hayley C Leonard5 Motor Development During Foetal Life and Early Infancy 58Mijna Hadders-Algra6 Motor Development Between 3 Months and 2 Years 70Mijna Hadders-AlgraPart 4: Atypical Motor Development 977 Atypical Motor Development of the Foetus and Young Infant 89Mijna Hadders-Algra8 Atypical Motor Development Between 3 Months and 2 Years 99Mijna Hadders-Algra and Lindsay PenningtonPart 5: Diagnostics: Assessment of Neuromotor Conditions In Early Childhood 1139 Psychometric Properties of Standardized Tests 115Barbara Sargent10 Assessments in th...
