Alternate Title

The adolescent with developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

Author

Kirby, Amanda

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

143 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subject

Motor Development

Developmental Disorders

Young Adults

Abstract

Adolescence is tricky at the best of times, let alone for an individual with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia. Amanda Kirby, Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre and the mother of a DCD child herself, addresses the main difficulties encountered by adolescents with DCD, including building relationships and coping with secondary school. With a common sense approach she provides a series of practical ideas on how individuals can tackle these difficulties, making The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder an essential resource for adolescents with DCD, as well as parents, teachers and health professionals.

ISBN

9781843101789

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 270 KIR 2004

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Author

Bruni, Maryanne

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

Woodbine House

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

xiv, 241 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Subject

Down Syndrome

Motor Development

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Education. Schools

Abstract

This book explains the best practices and procedures for helping children master the finger and hand skills needed for home and school activities..

ISBN

9781890627676

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GI 310 BRU 2006

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URL

http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx

Website Notes

Click the link above to view or print.

Author

Montgomery, Ivonne

Zwicker, Jill (ed.)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

PDF: 8 pages

Subject

Learning

Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities

Motor Development

Education. Schools

Abstract

A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is appropriate for all types of learners in primary grades. It was, however, developed specifically for students with motor learning challenges. It can be used one-on-one or in small group work.

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Handout

Author

Martin, Sieglinde

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

Woodbine House

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

Softcover: 237 p.

Subject

Cerebral Palsy

Movement Disorders

Motor Development

Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities

Abstract

This book is designed for parents, therapists, and other caregivers to help young children with gross motor delays learn and practice motor skills outside of therapy sessions. Written by an experienced physical therapist who is also the mother of a child with cerebral palsy, this comprehensive guide examines the physical characteristics of cerebral palsy and similar conditions - muscle tightness and weakness, increased or decreased flexibility, abnormal reflexes, impaired sensory perception- that affect a child's ability to sit, crawl, stand, and walk.

Includes dozens of exercises with accompanying photos that parents may incorporate into daily routines at home with the guidance and support of their child's physical therapist.

Exercises address: head control, protective reactions, proper positioning, independent sitting with and without arm support, transitional movements, daily stretching, improving muscle strength and coordination, balance training, gait training.

ISBN

9781890627720

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 496 MAR 2006

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