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Simple low-cost games and activities for sensorimotor learning, a sourcebook of ideas for young children including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other learning differences, Lisa A. Kurtz

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Simple low-cost games and activities for sensorimotor learning

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Lisa A. Kurtz

a sourcebook of ideas for young children including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other learning differences

This sourcebook is packed full of low-cost games and activities that encourage the development of motor skills, coordination and sensory tolerance in young children. Using materials that are readily-available in most households or that can be purchased or homemade at a very low cost, these games and activities are appropriate for all children, including those with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning challenges. The book includes descriptions of how to carry out each activity, illustrations, and ways to adapt activities according to the child's individual needs. In addition, a reference guide to the activities enables easy searching for games suited to the development of particular skills

Introduction: The importance of play -- Promoting gross motor skills: Strength and endurance, body awareness, motor planning, balance, bilateral integration -- Promoting fine motor skills: Hand and upper body strength, manual speed and dexterity, eye-hand coordination -- Promoting visual skills: Visual attention and tracking, visual perception, visual-motor integration -- Promoting sensory skills: Sensory modulation, tactile discrimination and awareness, auditory discrimination and awareness