Sensory and Motor Strategies (3rd edition)

Practical Ways to Help Autistic Children and Young People Learn and Achieve

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

In this fully revised third edition, Corinna Laurie sets out practical strategies to help autistic children develop their sensory and motor skills. Learn to identify possible challenges, recognise signs of overload and work in a co-productive way with your student or child, developing sensory regulation strategies and improving motor skills to aid well-being.The simple, low-cost activities provide practical solutions to help children meet the demands of any situation, building skills from handwriting and using scissors to improving posture, co-ordination and motor planning. Sensory strategies include calming techniques and simple environmental modifications to prevent overwhelm, among many others.Helping to improve functional abilities and enable children to thrive and build independence, this is an essential resource for anyone working with children on the autism spectrum.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-08-18
Mått:208 x 296 x 10 mm
Vikt:400 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Illustratör:Kirsteen Wright
ISBN:9781839972720

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Corinna Laurie is an occupational therapist specialising in autism. She is clinical lead in OT for the National Autistic Society and director of a private children's therapy service.

Recensioner i media

If we truly want to remove barriers to learning, we need informed teachers in the classrooms. In this book, Corinna balances the latest research on sensory processing difficulties with specific lessons and educational strategies. It is a must-read for any professional working in the field of special needs education. Read this book - and learn from one of the best.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Sensory StrategiesArousal StatesSelf-regulation Calming StrategiesThe Touch SystemThe Gustatory SystemThe Auditory System The Olfactory System The Visual System The Vestibular System The Proprioceptive System The Interoceptive System Motor Skills StrategiesMotor Skills OverviewObjectives of Yoga Sessions Core Stability Fine Motor SkillsVisual Motor Integration Visual Perception Handwriting Scissor SkillsCutlery SkillsDressingSimple Strategies for Secondary School StudentsPhotocopiable Resources