1st Edition
Co-ordination Difficulties Practical Ways Forward
134 Pages
by
Routledge
136 Pages
by
Routledge
136 Pages
by
Routledge
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Co-ordination difficulties affect every aspect of children’s learning. Using the action plans in this book teachers can respond immediately and effectively to pupils who are showing signs of co-ordination difficulties. It includes:
straightforward explanation of different co-ordination difficulties
checklists to facilitate accurate assessment
guidance on providing appropriate responses... Read more
Introduction 1 Understanding the Problem, Movement and learning, Movement checklists, Intervention 2 Referral, The team approach, Parental reporting, Reporting by teachers, Liaison with school 3 Assessment, The importance of self-esteem and confidence, Early recognition, Different types of measures available, General assessment, Fine motor skills, Interpreting assessments 4 Treatment, Treatment methods, Individual versus group treatment, Planning a treatment session, Treatment ideas, Strategies for a child moving into secondary school, Fine motor skills, Handwriting, How parents can help, 5 The Effectiveness of Treatment, Definition of effectiveness, The use of outcome measures
Biography
Michèle G. Lee, Madeliene Portwood
'...a terrific resource for those therapists who are 'stuck in a rut'... it will give them ideas for varying the task within treatment sessions.' - Jennifer Lander, Physical Therapy Volume 85
'...a good addition to a beginning pediatric physical therapist's professional resource library.' - Jennifer Lander, Physical Therapy Volume 85
