Movement and Learning in the Early Years: Supporting Dyspraxia (DCD) and Other Difficulties - Softcover

Macintyre, Christine; McVitty, Kim

 
9781412902373: Movement and Learning in the Early Years: Supporting Dyspraxia (DCD) and Other Difficulties

Synopsis

Movement is a key factor in young children′s development and it can affect how they learn and how they feel. This book shows you how to observe a child as they move to allow for early identification of any problems and then tells you how to help. Dyspraxia (DCD) is on the increase in young children and easy movement can play a part in identifying other specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Included is advice on:

  • Observing, analyzing, and assessing movement development
  • Building confidence
  • Helping with handwriting
  • Supporting mathematical development

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About the Author

Christine Macintyre was formerly Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh University and is now a freelance consultant.

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9781412902366: Movement and Learning in the Early Years: Supporting Dyspraxia (DCD) and Other Difficulties

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ISBN 10:  1412902363 ISBN 13:  9781412902366
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2004
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