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Children with Down syndrome master gross motor skills -- everything from rolling over to running but need additional help and encouragement to maximise development. In this book the author, a physical therapist, shares her experience gained from sixteen years specialising in the motor development of children with Down Syndrome. This book provides parents and professionals with essential information about motor development including the impact of temperament and the effect of physical and medical...
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The updated and expanded 2nd edition of Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome continues to be a popular, practical guide to understanding fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome and helping them develop these skills from birth through early adolescence. The first edition won a Parent's Choice Award in 1999. The author, an occupational therapist who has worked extensively with children with Down syndrome, is also the parent of a teenager with Down syndrome. She offers parents...
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This practical series is designed to help early childhood teachers, P.E. specialists, special educators, and therapists develop and improve motor skills abilities in all children who have coordination and movement difficulties, ages 5 and up. Each book in the series contains hundreds of developmentally age-appropriate activities to build young children's competence and confidence in specific skills in a positive, enjoyable learning environment. The primary focus is to provide quality teaching, assessment...
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Participation in a short sensory motor circuit prepares children to engage effectively with the day ahead. Behavioural clues such as fidgeting, poor concentration, excessive physical contact or overall lethargy can indicate that a child is finding it difficult to connect with the learning process. Sensory Circuits are a great way to energise or settle children into the school day.
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Written by an occupational therapist who has worked extensively with children with Down Syndrome, this book presents a thorough overview of fine motor development and how the characteristics of Down Syndrome can impact the acquisition and progression of fine motor skills. This book explains the best practices and procedures for helping children master the finger and hand skills needed for home and school activities. 235 pages.
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Children with autism and Asperger syndrome often have co-ordination problems, which make everyday activities such as meal times, dressing, playing sports and writing difficult. This accessible manual for parents and professionals offers advice on how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, when and how to seek help and specific teaching strategies to help children with co-ordination difficulties succeed in the classroom, playground and at home.
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A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills. It includes a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake.
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This fully photocopiable book contains over 40 differentiated activities designed to improve children's fine motor control, pencil grip and hand-eye coordination. Tasks include finger-painting, colouring-in, following mazes and paths, overdrawing and dot-to-dots, have fun finding your way around a haunted house, joining the dots to complete the rocket, finger painting all the colours of the rainbow and many other exciting adventures!
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Turn the timer over and try to memorise as many pictures and words as you can. After ten seconds, pass the card to another player who asks a quick-fire question. Seems easy? On the Australia card you may have to name the sport being played, the animals shown, famous landmarks, the capital, the numbers of stars on the flag or the seas that surround Australia. The object of the game is to win as many cards as possible.
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Product Description: Find your way to the hidden treasure, join the dots to complete the train, finger paint all the colours of the rainbow and take part in many other exciting adventures! Fine Motor Skills contains over 40 photocopiable activities designed to improve fine motor control, pencil skills and hand-eye co-ordination. Carefully differentiated tasks enable children to progress effectively through the varied and challenging activities, which include finger-painting, colouring-in, following...
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A fantastic motor skills development tool. This set is so versatile! Suitable for children age 3+, it comes complete with compact carry/ storage bag.
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Visual Motor and Perceptual Skills Therapy 2
Quick Overview The second of two books intended for use by eye care professionals, occupational therapists and special educational needs teachers. They contain a series of visual exercises, developed by Dr Nadia Northway PhD BA DBO SRO as part of a university study. The more advanced exercises in this book can be used in a variety of ways and are suitable for use with children who are experiencing difficulty with reading, writing, spelling and copying. These exercises can help develop the visual...
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... Samantha Stanley BTEC National Diploma in Early Years Observation! Milestones Child A Child B Comments The child can stand and walk on tiptoe. Both Child A and Child B were able to stand on tiptoe, although they weren't very balanced. The child is able to stand upon one foot. Child A was using the hopscotch printed along the floor and following the pattern. The child is able to ride a tricycle using pedals. Child B sits on the tricycle, doesn't use the pedals, she uses her feet to...
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Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome)
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Skills: Fine Motor Skills Hand/Eye Co-ordination A well made wooden puzzle to help develop threading skills. The mouse needs to be threaded through the cheese. A good size for young children to work with. 1 PLAYER AGES 3 TO ADULT Box size approx. 10cm x 14.5cm
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Bring out the musician hiding inside your child with this fun program that starts your little rocker on their way to learning rhythm, timing and melody.
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Profile children (age 5-11) with motor co-ordination difficulties. Create a simple, effective tailored programme for each child. More than 100 fun PE activities and games. Links to the PE curriculum and supports the PE Schemes of Work. Fun, motivating and rewarding for all children involved.
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