Motor Development for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Author: Ben Sacks
Publisher: DSE Enterprises
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 38
ISBN-13: 1903806178
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Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome
Author: Patricia C. Winders
Publisher: Special Needs Collection
Published: 2013-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781606130094
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Revision of: Gross motor skills in children with Down syndrome. 1997.
Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Author: Maryanne Bruni
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781890627676
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book explains the best practices and procedures for helping children master the finger and hand skills needed for home and school activities.
Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening for Down Syndrome
Author: Subrata Dey
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2011-08-17
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9533073551
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides a concise yet comprehensive source of current information on Down syndrome. Research workers, scientists, medical graduates and paediatricians will find it an excellent source for reference and review. This book focuses on exciting areas of research on prenatal diagnosis - Down syndrome screening after assisted reproduction techniques, noninvasive techniques, genetic counselling and ethical issues. Whilst aimed primarily at research worker on Down syndrome, we hope that the appeal of this book will extend beyond the narrow confines of academic interest and be of interest to a wider audience, especially parents and relatives of Down syndrome patients.
Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Author: Patricia C. Winders
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780933149816
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Children with Down syndrome master gross motor skills -- everything from rolling over to running but need additional help and encouragement to maximise development. In this book the author, a physical therapist, shares her experience gained from sixteen years specialising in the motor development of children with Down Syndrome. This book provides parents and professionals with essential information about motor development including the impact of temperament and the effect of physical and medical conditions associated with Down syndrome.
Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Author: Maryanne Bruni
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Written for parents, health professionals and teachers, this is a guide to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children with Down Syndrome. The author draws on her expertise as a occupational therapist and parent to show readers how to help children develop the hand skills required for such tasks as holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, or using a computer. The author is sensitive to the medical, physical and psychological characteristics of children with Down Syndrome and how these can effect motor development. Dozens of articles are provided, complete with photographs and step-by-step instructions, which are appropriate for children in infancy to early adolescence. In addition to hand skills, some cover basic gross motor skills, which help to lay the foundation for fine motor development. Readers can choose among different categories of skills - self-help, school activities, leisure and recreation - and easily incorporate most activities into daily home or school routines.
An Overview of the Development of Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
Author: Sue Buckley
Publisher: DSE Enterprises
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 190380602X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Offers an introduction to the development of infants with Down syndrome. Drawing on the research, this book examines many aspects of development during the early years, and is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for young children with Down syndrome.
Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome
Author: Maryanne Bruni
Publisher: Special Needs Collection
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781606132593
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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; and 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; and 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 list" 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.
Physical and Motor Development in Mental Retardation
Author: International Association for the Scientific Study of Mental Deficiency. Congress
Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Scientists studying human movement in the areas of sport science and medicine as well as those involved in the study of mental retardation and adapted physical activity will find this volume of tremendous value.
An Overview of the Development of Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
Author: Sue Buckley
Publisher: DSE Enterprises
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 1903806038
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book offers an introduction to the development of infants with Down syndrome. Drawing on the latest research and extensive practical experience, it examines many aspects of development during the early years. Presented in an accessible format, it is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for young children with Down syndrome. This introductory book provides an overview of development from birth. It provides information about the development of social, motor, language, cognitive, play, attention, behaviour and self-help skills. It also details typical milestones for children with Down syndrome in these areas. The book highlights the influence of the family and the social interactive nature of development. Individual differences are discussed, as are key health and family issues. Principles for early intervention, therapy and education services are identified, based on the specific needs of children with Down syndrome and research on effectiveness. Down Syndrome Issues and Information is a major series of practical and informative books covering the full range of developmental, health and social issues relating to individuals with Down syndrome. based on years of research and hands-on experience.
