Simple Low-Cost Games and Activities for Sensorimotor Learning: A Sourcebook of Ideas for Young Children Including Those with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Other Learning Differences
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (597 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00J2EA0PU |
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| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Douglas J. Waffen great easy to do activities and ref.
She is the author of How to Help a Clumsy Child, Visual Perception Problems in Children with AD/HD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities, Understanding Motor Skills in Children with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism, and Other Learning Disabilities, and Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Kurtz is a pediatric occupational therapist and educator, and has wor
Charts of typical development and descriptions of skills can guide the reader s observations of specific children. --Dr Moya Kinnealey, occupational therapist and Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association . Enjoyment is the essential motivation for a child and is a major theme throughout the book. The abundant, clear descriptions of no cost/low cost and highly motivating activities include purpose, materials, adaptability and additional resources. Lisa Kurtz shares her expertise as a pediatric occupational therapist in this treasure chest of information written for anyone working or living with children
The book includes clear descriptions of how to carry out each activity, helpful illustrations, and ways to adapt activities according to the child's individual needs. It is a useful tool for parents, carers, therapists, and teachers of children with or without special needs.. In addition, a comprehensive reference guide to the activities enables easy searching for games suited to the development of particular skills.This sourcebook is the key to easy-to-understand, low-cost, and effective games and activities that will support the development of sensorimotor skills. This practical sourcebook is packed full of fun, low-cost games and activities that encourage the development of motor skills, coordination and sensory tolerance in young children.Using materials that are readily-available in most households or that can be purchased or homemade at a very low cost, these games and activities are appropriate for all children, including those with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning challenges