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Much-needed resource--one of the first books to focus on the motor aspects of developmental delaysPractical activity suggestions that do not require specialized training or elaborate materialsAccessible and easy-to-read format with clear diagrams, tables and lists
List of contents
SECTION ONE: Understanding the clumsy child. 1. The development of motor skills. 2. Assessment: When and where to go for help. 3. General principles for intervention. SECTION TWO: Teaching strategies and activities for home and school. 4. Evaluating and treating selected aspects of motor performance. 5. Teaching independence in daily living skills. 6. Addressing problems with classroom skills. 7. The social impact of clumsiness: Fostering a positive self image. Appendix I: Recommended reading. Appendix II. Helpful agencies and organizations. Appendix III: Suppliers of toys and other materials for intervention. Index.
About the author
Lisa A. Kurtz is an experienced occupational therapist and educator, having worked with children with special needs for over 29 years. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and was awarded the AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for her extensive efforts in training others about children with developmental disorders. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England and Occupational Therapist at the Jameson School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
Summary
This is a practical resource manual for parents and professionals working with young children with motor coordination developmental delays. Topics covered include recognizing normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help, an overview of approaches used to help the clumsy child, and specific teaching strategies.
