'Hands on' Dyspraxia. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Names: Christmas, Jill
• Contents: Cover; Half Title; Title; Dedication; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; The role of the occupational therapist working with children and young people with dyspraxia; Examples of allied professionals who can support and advise on dyspraxia; Chapter 2: Dyspraxia: an overview; Dyspraxia (sensory motor); Developmental co-ordination disorder/motor dyspraxia (DCD); Oral motor dyspraxia; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Autistic spectrum disorders; Dyslexia; Self-esteem; Chapter 3: Sensory integration; Overview; A multi-sensory approach to learning The vestibular (balance) systemThe tactile (touch awareness) system; The proprioceptive (body position awareness) system; Chapter 4: Eye and hand skills; Visual motor integration; Vision and eye movement control; Handwriting; Activities to improve pencil grasp; Scissor skills; Chapter 5: Visual perception; Visual discrimination; Visual spatial perception; Visual memory and visual sequential memory; Visual figure ground perception; Visual closure; Visual form constancy; Additional visual perceptual activities for the younger child Chapter 6: Bilateral integration: working both sides of the body togetherBilateral integration: an overview; Organisational and sequencing skills; Concentration and attention; Chapter 7: Primitive or baby reflexes; Overview; Palmar reflex; Moro reflex ('flight, fight or fear' mechanism); Further classroom strategies to minimise stress; Sleep strategies and ideas for the younger child; Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR); Symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR); Activity ideas to assist large motor and reflex integration; Chapter 8: Daily living (self-care) skills; Independence in toileting Dressing skillsChapter 9: Additional exercises, activities and therapy; Activities to strengthen trunk, shoulders and hips, and to increase body awareness ; 'Christmas Activity Box': therapy ideas for primary school children; Horse riding ideas for the child with dyspraxia and allied conditions; Afterword; Resources; Professional organisations; Recommended reading; References
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Taylor and Francis
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource ()
• Subjects: 362.198928552; Apraxia -- Patients -- Services for; Psychomotor disorders in children; Child care; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Security; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1351688014; 9781351688017; 9781351688000; 1351688006
• Related ISBNs: 1351687999
• Notes: Note: Description based on print version record.
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