Fine Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for

Fine Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome)

The popular book, Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome is now available in a completely revised third edition. The author, an occupational therapist and parent of an adult with Down syndrome, describes how the characteristics of Down syndrome can impact the acquisition and progression of fine motor skills. She presents a thorough overview of the building blocks of fine motor development, from infancy through to adulthood:
- Early arm and hand control
- Stability
- Bilateral coordination
- Sensation
- Dexterity
Use the book's step-by-step activities to build daily living skills for home and school:
- Scissor skills
- Pencil grasp development
- Pre-printing, printing & cursive writing
- Keyboard skills
- Computer & tablet skills
- Dressing, grooming, and feeding skills
Throughout the book, the author suggests ways to incorporate fine motor skill development opportunities into as many day-to-day activities as possible, recognizing how impractical it is to constantly be in therapy mode with a child. Suggestions for gift ideas are offered in Grandma's and Grandpa's lists at the end of each chapter.
With expanded and updated information on fine motor skills and computer and personal electronic device use, keyboarding skills, postural support, sensory processing, and the adult years, readers will have at their fingertips a cornucopia of information and guidance to support the fine motor development of children and adults.
Country USA
Brand Woodbine House
Manufacturer Woodbine House
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber b/w photos
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781606132593
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Woodbine House
Manufacturer	Woodbine House
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	b/w photos
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781606132593
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Fine Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome)

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