Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination (JKP Essentials Series) [Paperback]

Lisa A. Kurtz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Jkp Essentials | Publication Date: September 15, 2007

Coordination problems often make everyday activities a challenge for children with learning disabilities. This accessible manual offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties.
The author explains how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help and includes specific teaching strategies to help children with coordination difficulties succeed in the classroom, playground and home. She describes a wide range of therapeutic methods and provides a comprehensive list of resources.
Full of practical help, this is essential reading for anyone caring for, or working with, children with developmental motor concerns.

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'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they are an easy reference/reminder, for example, they include a normal development chart, what assessments are available and their main aims.' ---National Association of Paediatric Occupational Therapists

About the Author

Lisa A. Kurtz is a pediatric occupational therapist and reading specialist, and has worked with children with special needs for over 33 years. She currently works at the Jameson Elementary School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and was formerly Director of Occupational Therapy for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Children's Seashore House. For her contributions to training others about children with disabilities, Lisa has been placed on the Roster of Fellows and was awarded the Recognition of Achievement Award by the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is the author of Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (September 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843108658
• ISBN-13: 978-1843108658
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help, January 13, 2009

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This review is from: Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination (JKP Essentials Series) (Paperback)

Our son was given a diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder by two different doctors--but we were not given any information about what that meant! This book has been one of the most helpful in understanding coordination disorders and how to deal with them. It gives helpful strategies for helping specific areas, for instance balance or motor planning or mealtimes. One suggestion, that electric toothbrushes are easier for some children, especially those with oral sensitivity, was worth the price of the book to me--toothbrushing is no longer an ordeal! The book is fairly short, so is easy to read and easy to refer back to.`

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 7, 2011

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This review is from: Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination (JKP Essentials Series) (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is a must read for any parent, teacher, or therapist that works with children. It has wonderful examples of activities to do with children based on the difficulties they present with. Highly recommend this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, November 7, 2009

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This review is from: Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities: A Guide to Improving Coordination (JKP Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This is a very easy to read book with a lot of good information and ideas. I would recommend this book to therapist, parents, and others interesting in Motor Skills in children.