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Exploring And Identifying Gross Motor Coordination Deficits In Children With Dyslexia
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Book Synopsis Exploring and Identifying Gross Motor Coordination Deficits in Children with Dyslexia by : Priya Pabreja
Download or read book Exploring and Identifying Gross Motor Coordination Deficits in Children with Dyslexia written by Priya Pabreja and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project was designed to explore and identify gross motor coordination deficits in children with dyslexia using two standardized motor assessment tests: Movement Assessment Battery for Children (Movement ABC) and the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD). The first primary aim of this project was to explore and identify if children With dyslexia differ from typically developing (TD) children in the performance of gross motor skills as measured by the two standardized tests. Motor performance of the two groups was compared on four gross motor subtests: total balance, ball skills, locomotor, and object control. Performance of dyslexic children was found to be significantly poorer than TD children on the total balance subtest. A second primary aim was to explore if deficits in gross motor skills have the ability to discriminate dyslexic children from TD. The results revealed that the four gross motor subtests failed to discriminate between the two groups. Four additional secondary analyses were also conducted. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Book Synopsis Dyslexia and Physical Education by : Madeleine M. Portwood
Download or read book Dyslexia and Physical Education written by Madeleine M. Portwood and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2003 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides guidance on the learning difficulties faced by the dyslexic child participating in Physical Education in a primary mainstream setting. It offers its readers effective teaching strategies to develop pupils' skills along with examples of good practice. Much research has focused on dyslexia and co-ordination. This book examines the literature and provides a framework to support pupils with dyslexia, not only during PE lessons but in less structured environments, for example during break time when pupils are likely to be involved in physical activities.
Book Synopsis Dyspraxia in the Early Years by : Christine Macintyre
Download or read book Dyspraxia in the Early Years written by Christine Macintyre and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today there are more children than ever before in need of a variety of additional support needs, and many of these children have poor movement as a key contributory factor. Even in children with no specific ‘label’, movement is being found to be linked to learning, and educational professionals need to understand what is amiss and how to support children who do not meet their motor milestones at the correct time. The brand new topic areas featured in this comprehensive and practical new edition include: a discussion of terminology and labelling (in light of current inclusion guidelines) a range of age specific activities a section on the neurology of dyspraxia, showing the motor pathways that are energised and define motor competence a greater emphasis on balance, coordination and control examples from children of how movement is dependent on planning, sequencing and organising more practical activities that can form the basis of a programme to support the children. Practical strategies are provided throughout this authoritative book, so that teachers and other professionals can identify and understand movement difficulties, are empowered to support the children, and work effectively with the parents.
Book Synopsis Motor Coordination Disorders in Children by : David A. Sugden
Download or read book Motor Coordination Disorders in Children written by David A. Sugden and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-08-04 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last several decades the amount of research focusing on children with motor coordination disorder has steadily risen. In Motor Coordination Disorders in Children, the authors examine the available literature on the topic using their knowledge of childrenÆs motor development. They explore the nature of the disorder, developmental progressions, associated features, and long-term prognosis. The book was written to benefit teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and pediatricians who often work with children labeled as ôclumsyö or ômaladroit.ö Topics covered include what motor coordination disorders look like, how they are assessed, the nature of the disorder, and its development, progression, and intervention. The first volume of its kind, Motor Coordination Disorders in Children will be a valuable resource for professionals and students in clinical and counseling psychology, developmental psychology, nursing, social work, and family studies.
Book Synopsis Developmental Test of Visual Perception by : Donald D. Hammill
Download or read book Developmental Test of Visual Perception written by Donald D. Hammill and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measures both visual perception and visual-motor integration skills. For ages 4-10.
Book Synopsis The Gross Motor Skills of Children with Dyslexia by : Miranda Collins
Download or read book The Gross Motor Skills of Children with Dyslexia written by Miranda Collins and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Simple and Complex Motor Skills in Children with Dyslexia And/or Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder by : Marie-Ève Marchand Krynski
Download or read book Simple and Complex Motor Skills in Children with Dyslexia And/or Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder written by Marie-Ève Marchand Krynski and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is growing evidence that motor abnormalities are present in many neurological illnesses, ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders to neurodegenerative dementia. Theories have emerged suggesting that co-occurring motor impairments across disorders can be indicators of a vulnerable brain state and common aberrant underlying mechanisms. Dyslexia and Attention Deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (AD) are two prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and are associated with a collection of cognitive and motor symptoms that often co-occur. The co-occurrence of cognitive symptoms across dyslexia and AD is generally accepted and authors have developed unifying frameworks to better understand accumulating evidence of overlapping symptoms. However, less emphasis has been placed on co-occurring motor impairments, in part due to the inconsistency of findings associated with the many different assessment tools used across studies. In addition, few studies have explored what components of motor abilities are similarly impaired in both disorders. The objective of the current thesis is to clarify the presence of co-occurring motor difficulties in dyslexia and AD by assessing a variety of abilities associated with motor functioning. In addition, the relationship between co-occurring cognitive symptoms and motor difficulties is examined across both disorders to support the putative presence of a common aberrant mechanism that may underlie co-occurring motor weaknesses in dyslexia and AD. The thesis is comprised of two empirical articles. The first paper assesses fine and gross motor abilities that range from simple to complex sequential coordination, in children with dyslexia only, AD only, and both disorders (Combo). Results suggest that children with dyslexia and/or AD have co-occurring difficulties compared to their typically developing peers on unimanual and bimanual sequential coordination in the presence of preserved simple motor speed. In addition, children with AD have more severe problems in complex bimanual out-of-phase coordination and are impaired on measures of dexterity. These results suggest that children with AD may have weaknesses on a wider range of motor abilities and have more profound bimanual coordination difficulties. The second paper examines the relationship between cognitive abilities and co-occurring sequential motor difficulties in dyslexia and AD. Capabilities in visual working memory and math fluency were found to be significant predictors of motor abilities without differentiation between disorders, with one exception by which math fluency did not contribute to performance on bimanual in-phase coordination in the AD group. Moreover, the distinctive symptoms of reading in dyslexia and inattention in AD did not contribute significantly to sequential motor performance. The results suggest that the pattern of motor difficulties is similar in dyslexia and AD, and support the presence of common mechanisms that underlie co-occurring motor weaknesses. We suggest that dyslexia and AD often have co-occurring sequential motor difficulties, and to our knowledge these findings are among the first to show a shared relationship between cognitive abilities and sequential motor weaknesses. The findings support the idea that dyslexia and AD are different facets of a common atypical development and that shared sequential motor difficulties are indicators of a vulnerable brain state. The findings provide important information to help guide assessment and early screening of neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as encourage the development and application of motor intervention programs that integrate sequential motor planning.
Book Synopsis Hidden Handicap by : Gordon Serfontein
Download or read book Hidden Handicap written by Gordon Serfontein and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hands on Dyspraxia: Developmental Coordination Disorder by : Jill Christmas
Download or read book Hands on Dyspraxia: Developmental Coordination Disorder written by Jill Christmas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated new edition is a practical guidebook for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting children with sensory and motor learning difficulties. It offers an understanding of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and the impact that this can have in both home and school settings. Each chapter offers practical ‘hands-on’ strategies, activities and ideas for managing the effects of the condition as well as providing a sound medical and physiological understanding of the condition to facilitate access to education and everyday living. Each chapter contains: A clear explanation of potential challenges that people with DCD and coexisting conditions face, with an introductory definition, along with reference to current terminology Exploration of the implications of these challenges on home life, educational and social environments Practical strategies and ideas to help the child or young person reach their full potential Written by occupational therapists with extensive experience of DCD/dyspraxia and possible associated conditions, this book is structured in an accessible way, suitable for: parents, carers, teachers or health professionals seeking guidance for the young people they support. This is a must read for anybody looking to support children and young people with this often misunderstood condition.
Book Synopsis Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder by : David Sugden
Download or read book Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder written by David Sugden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is used to describe a group of children who have difficulty. with tasks involving movement such that it interferes with their daily living or academic progress. As with other developmental disorders such as autistic spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, DCD is now a prominent concern of both researchers and practitioners. This text is aimed at both researchers and professionals who work in a practical manner with the condition and includes professionals in health, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, health visitors, paediatricians, and - in the educational field - teachers and others who are in daily contact with the children - their parents. The essence of the text is that work with children should be guided by research evidence driving the clinical practice which in turn raisies more questions for research. The authors in this text have both experience in research and are engaged in the day-to-day clinical work with children and bring both of these to bear in the chapters they have written.
Book Synopsis Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by : National Research Council
Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Book Synopsis Developmental Coordination Disorder by : Sharon A. Cermak
Download or read book Developmental Coordination Disorder written by Sharon A. Cermak and published by Singular. This book was released on 2002 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals working with children having motor coordination deficits finally have a thorough reference on developmental coordination disorder (DCD). This comprehensive work provides in-depth multidisciplinary, multicultural reports on all aspects of DCD, from assessment to intervention. Both theory and practice are detailed to provide maximum information and support for all practitioners working with affected children.
Book Synopsis Dyslexia in the Early Years by : Dimitra Hartas
Download or read book Dyslexia in the Early Years written by Dimitra Hartas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of activities, real-life case studies, tasks and suggestions, this informative book will equip teachers with the kind of practical knowledge needed to teach young children with dyslexia effectively. Tackling the subject in a clear and realistic way, the author encourages teachers to think critically in terms of the changing nature of special educational needs, and teaching and learning in early years. She addresses a variety of classroom issues, such as: assessment and identification of dyslexia summarising and commenting on current debates exploring the links between dyslexia, language, and social and emotional development the most effective instructional methods and teaching styles conducive to supporting pupils with dyslexia in early years settings. In addition the book considers the implications of current research for everyday classroom practice, makes recommendations for employing technologies and for accessing web-based information and resources.
Book Synopsis Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years by : Christine Macintyre
Download or read book Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years written by Christine Macintyre and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I know there is something wrong, but what? How do I know if outside help for this child is needed? How do I tell parents that their child could have a learning difficulty? These are questions that most nursery workers will have to face during their careers, and questions which this new edition of Identifying Additional Learning Needs sets out to answer. Based on the experiences of real children and typical situations in early years settings, this book will be an invaluable companion for early years practitioners who care for and educate young children with additional learning needs. Attention Deficit Disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism are some of the difficulties explained in depth, with detailed suggestions to help support children with these special needs. Chapters in this fully revised new edition: explore the process of early identification; show how to make inclusion a reality in the nursery; tackle the complex issue of dealing with parents; discuss techniques for skilled and informed observation and assessment. Include developmental charts to allow a child’s progress to be monitored and celebrated. Each chapter has an explanation section supported by a set of practical strategies to support both the child and the practitioner. Throughout this lively and informative book, Christine Macintyre uses case studies to highlight the importance of listening to young children and shows how making time for listening is vital to providing exactly the right level of help and support.
Book Synopsis Gross Motor Coordination Difficulties in Children by : Catherine Ryan
Download or read book Gross Motor Coordination Difficulties in Children written by Catherine Ryan and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia by : Gavin Reid
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-09-18 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Handbook of Dyslexia is a comprehensive overview of a complex field. It is a rich, critical assessment of past and present theory and current research, which also looks to the future. The editors have brought together key figures from the international academic world - both researchers and practitioners - to examine the relationships between theoretical paradigms, research and practice, and to map new areas of research. The book has 5 main sections: - neurological/genetic perspectives - cognitive and learning perspectives - educational influences - beyond school - international perspectives.
Book Synopsis Neurovision: Neural bases of binocular vision and coordination and their implications in visual training programs by : Olivier A. Coubard
Download or read book Neurovision: Neural bases of binocular vision and coordination and their implications in visual training programs written by Olivier A. Coubard and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Binocular vision is achieved by five neurovisual systems originating in the retina but varying in their destination within the brain. Two systems have been widely studied: the retino-tectal or retino-collicular route, which subserves an expedient and raw estimate of the visual scene through the magnocellular pathway, and the retino-occipital or retino-cortical route, which allows slower but refined analysis of the visual scene through the parvocellular pathway. But there also exist further neurovisual systems: the retino-hypothalamic, retino-pretectal, and accessory optic systems, which play a crucial role in vision though they are less understood. The retino-pretectal pathway projecting onto the pretectum is critical for the pupillary or photomotor reflex. The retino-hypothalamic pathway projecting onto the suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates numerous behavioral and biological functions as well as circadian rhythms. The accessory optic system targeting terminal lateral, medial and dorsal nuclei through the paraoptic fasciculus plays a role in head and gaze orientation as well as slow movements. Taken together, these neurovisual systems involve 60% of brain activity, thus highlighting the importance of vision in the functioning and regulation of the central nervous system. But vision is first and foremost action, which makes perception impossible without movement. Binocular coordination is a prerequisite for binocular fusion of the object of interest on the two foveas, thus ensuring visual perception. The retino-collicular pathway is sufficient to elicit reflexive eye movements with short latencies. Thanks to its motor neurons, the superior colliculus activates premotor neurons, which themselves activate motor neurons of the oculomotor, trochlear and abducens nuclei. At a higher level, a cascade of neural mechanisms participates in the control of decisional eye movements. The superior colliculus is controlled by the substancia nigra pars reticulata, which is itself gated by subcortical structures such as the dorsal striatum. The superior colliculus is also inhibited by the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex through a direct prefrontotectal tract. Cortical areas are crucial for the triggering of eye movements: the frontal eye field, supplementary eye field, and parietal eye field. Finally the cerebellum maintains accuracy. The focus of the present research topic, entitled Neural bases of binocular vision and coordination and their implications in visual training programs, is to review the most recent findings in brain imaging and neurophysiology of binocular vision and coordination in humans and animals with frontally-placed eyes. The emphasis is put on studies that enable transfer of knowledge toward visual training programs targeting visual field defects (e.g., hemianopia) and binocular functional disorders (e.g., amblyopia).
