Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome) (Paperback)

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"An invaluable resource for families and professionals, and a great companion to the previously published book, Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome. The author's suggestions for encouragement of fine motor skill development make use of common household materials that are accessible to all families. I particularly like the 'Grandma's and Grandpa's Lists' at the end of most chapters, which give gift ideas that are fun as well as educational." -- Bonnie Patterson, M.D., Director, Down Syndrome Clinic, Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders

Featuring procedures for accomplishing tasks and activities, and explanation of limitations and when to address the, this helpful guide includes topics from worksheets to improving writing skills, to a list of appropriate toys, both to buy and to find at home. A 1999 Parents' Choice® Approval. (Parents' Choice®) -- From Parents' Choice

Product Description

Written for parents, health professionals, and teachers, this is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome. The author draws on her expertise as a seasoned occupational therapist and parent to show readers how to help children develop the hand skills required for such tasks as holding pencil, cutting with scissors, or using a computer. Especially valuable is the book's sensitivity to the medical, physical, and psychological characteristics of children with Down Syndrome and how these can affect motor development.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Woodbine House; illustrated edition edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890627038
• ISBN-13: 978-1890627034
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #254,800 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have reference for pediatric occupational therapist, February 29, 2000

By	Christine V. Smith (Cincinnati OH USA--where pigs do fly) - See all my reviews

Maryanne Bruni has taken the best of both worlds of knowledge-therapist and parent of Down syndrome child--and combined them when she wrote this terrific guide. Listing developmental sequences step by step for scissors and handwriting skills helps me explain to parents what to work on at home and what to expect next. This guide should be in every pediatric facility and early childhood program's library. It covers all the practical hands-on treatment ideas that get glossed over in OT school. Thanks, Maryanne.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An encouraging help for parents, February 8, 2000

By A Customer

This is an excellent resource for parents of young children with Down syndrome. The author is encouraging and helpful, offering several activities for reaching each goal. Her explanation of the components of fine motor coordination are very helpful in allowing a more complete understanding of the reason why your child is doing each activity he/she does. I consult with this book regularly and it has given our OT some ideas as well!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read book for both parents and professionals., February 16, 2000

By A Customer

I am an Occupational Therapist and I work with children with disabilities. I have found this information useful in my own practice and have shared this title with some of my families.