Movement and Learning in the Early Years: Supporting Dyspraxia (DCD) and Other Difficulties [Paperback]

Movement is a key factor in young children's development and it can affect how they learn and how they feel. This book shows you how to observe a child as they move to allow for early identification of any problems and then tells you how to helpMovement is a key factor in young children's development and it can affect how they learn and how they feel. This book shows you how to observe a child as they move to allow for early identification of any problems and then tells you how to help`It is always good to be able to welcome a book on such a key factor as movement in early childhood development, and this text has been written to support parents and practitioners who wish to understand how movement contributes to all aspects of learning -intellectual, social and emotional, as well as physical' - Marian Whitehead, Nursery WorldThis book is particularly beneficial for Practitioners in early education, providing clear guidance on the benefits of movement in Early education for children with dyspraxia. The book would make a useful resource for Parents, Practitioners and students studying Undergrad and Postgrad SEN programmes, and will provide support for non specialist teachers working to support children in their classrooms in a positive way.A strong text which provides support for parents and practitioners who wish to understand how movement contributes to all aspects of learning -intellectual, social and emotional, as well as physical.EARLY INTERVENTION IN MOVEMENT AND LEARNING
Part One: Making the Case
Development of the Brain
Self-Esteem
Being Bullied
Part Two: Movement and Learning
The ABC of Learning - Attention. Balance and Control
Differences in Movement Ability
The Importance of Movement Ability
The Size of the Problem
Ways to Help
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