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Fine Motor Skills for Children with down Syndrome : A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Maryanne Bruni (2015, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWoodbine House

ISBN-101606132598

ISBN-139781606132593

eBay Product ID (ePID)221410105

Product Key Features

Number of Pages312 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome : a Guide for Parents and Professionals

Publication Year2015

SubjectAllied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, Developmental / Child, Children with Special Needs, Genetics

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Psychology, Medical

AuthorMaryanne Bruni

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight19.7 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-032140

Reviews"Informed by decades of experience, Maryanne Bruni breaks down the components of fine motor development into practical increments so that persons with Down syndrome can maximize their potential at each stage of life. Parents, teachers, and therapists should be sure to have a copy nearby!" -Dr. Brian Skotko, Co-Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal618.92/858842

SynopsisThe 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., Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome, now available in a completely revised third edition, is an accessible guide to helping toddlers, teens, and even adults develop the hand skills they need for daily living. Written by a veteran occupational therapist and parent of an adult with Down syndrome, it presents an easy-to-understand visual model of the building blocks of fine motor development- stability, bilateral coordination, and sensation-which form the base for dexterity. Dozens of activities are included to develop and practice fine motor skills for home and school: Scissor use, Pencil grasp development, Pre-printing, printing & cursive writing, Keyboard skills, Computer and tablet skills, Dressing, grooming, and feeding skills, Readers will find a chapter dedicated to sensory processing, and updated advice on how best to motivate children, the impact of Down syndrome on fine motor skills acquisition and progression, and the use of postural support options. The book also includes abundant lists of toys and materials ideal for building skills. And with expanded information on fine motor skills for computer and personal electronics use, parents and professionals will have the latest information to explore using technology with children. Book jacket., The popular book Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome is now available in a completely revised third edition. The author is an occupational therapist and parent of an adult with Down syndrome. She 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, following the course of development from infancy through to adulthood: Early arm and hand control Stability Bilateral coordination Sensation Dexterity Also covered are the fine motor aspects of important daily living skills for home and school with step-by-step activities to build: Scissor skills Pencil grasp development Pre-printing, printing & cursive writing Keyboard skills Computer and tablet skills Dressing, grooming, and feeding skills 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 wealth of information and guidance to support the fine motor development of children and adults., Third edition of comprehensive resource on fine motor development offers strategies & activities to improve daily living skills. Covers sensory issues, skills for computer & cell phone use, and more.

LC Classification NumberRJ506.D68B78 2015