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Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Main description:

Although Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD, sometimes referred to as 'Dyspraxia') has received less attention than other developmental disorders, its impact can be severe and long-lasting. This volume takes a unique approach, pairing companion chapters from international experts in motor behaviour with experts in DCD. Current understanding of the motor aspects of DCD are thus considered in the context of general motor behaviour research.

Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder offers an overview of theoretical and methodological issues relating to motor development, motor control and skill acquisition, genetics, physical education and occupational therapy. Critically, Barnett and Hill ground DCD research within what is known about motor behaviour and typical development, allowing readers to evaluate the nature and extent of work on DCD and to identify areas for future research.

This unique approach makes the book invaluable for students in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, movement science, physiotherapy, physical education, and special education, as well as researchers and professionals working in those fields.


Contents:

Section One: Development and Skill Acquisition

1. The synergetic, probabilistic pathways of typical motor development

2. Developmental progression in DCD

3. Movement Coordination, Control and Skill Development

4. Movement Coordination, Control and Skill Acquisition in DCD

Section Two: Biological aspects of development

5. Genetic contributions to neurodevelopmental disorders

6. Biological and genetic factors in DCD

Section Three: Education and therapy

7. Adapted physical activity in physical education

8. Physical education and activity in children and adolescents with DCD

9. Occupational therapy: current approaches

10. Occupational therapy for children with DCD


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9781138287501
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Publication date: April, 2019
Pages: None
Weight: 453g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: General Practice, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy

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