Dyspraxia in the Early Years: Identifying and Supporting Children with Movement Difficulties (nasen spotlight)

by Christine Macintyre (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2008

  $38.16

  There are many children in need of a variety of additional support needs, and many of these children have poor movement as a key contributory factor. This book covers a section on the neurology of dyspraxia, showing the motor pathways that are energized and define motor competence. It also places emphasis on balance, coordination and control.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $5.57

  This text shows professionals who are working in early years settings how to understand the specific difficulties a child with dyspraxia may encounter. It encourages them to consider the wider implications of the disorder for both home and school environments. The author demonstrates clearly and practically: how existing classroom conditions and routines can be adapted to encompass the needs of the child with dyspraxia or motor difficulties; the checklists and oservation schedules which can be used to give a fuller picture of the problems facing such a child; how to breakdown the basic movement patterns into different competency levels so that progress can be made via appropriate teaching points; and how analysing the movement patterns of a child can reveal their cognitive development.