Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
- ISBN-10
- 1890627038
- ISBN-13
- 9781890627034
- Category
- Medical genetics
- Pages
- 191
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Woodbine House
- Author
- Maryanne Bruni
Description
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.
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