Lisa A. Kurtz is an experienced occupational therapist and educator, having worked with children with special needs for over 29 years. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and was awarded the AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for her extensive efforts in training others about children with developmental disorders. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England and Occupational Therapist at the Jameson School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

• SECTION ONE: Understanding the clumsy child. 1. The development of motor skills. 2. Assessment: When and where to go for help. 3. General principles for intervention. SECTION TWO: Teaching strategies and activities for home and school. 4. Evaluating and treating selected aspects of motor performance. 5. Teaching independence in daily living skills. 6. Addressing problems with classroom skills. 7. The social impact of clumsiness: Fostering a positive self image. Appendix I: Recommended reading. Appendix II. Helpful agencies and organizations. Appendix III: Suppliers of toys and other materials for intervention. Index.

Lisa A. Kurtz is an experienced occupational therapist and educator, having worked with children with special needs for over 29 years. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and was awarded the AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for her extensive efforts in training others about children with developmental disorders. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England and Occupational Therapist at the Jameson School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

• SECTION ONE: Understanding the clumsy child. 1. The development of motor skills. 2. Assessment: When and where to go for help. 3. General principles for intervention. SECTION TWO: Teaching strategies and activities for home and school. 4. Evaluating and treating selected aspects of motor performance. 5. Teaching independence in daily living skills. 6. Addressing problems with classroom skills. 7. The social impact of clumsiness: Fostering a positive self image. Appendix I: Recommended reading. Appendix II. Helpful agencies and organizations. Appendix III: Suppliers of toys and other materials for intervention. Index.

Lisa A. Kurtz is an experienced occupational therapist and educator, having worked with children with special needs for over 29 years. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and was awarded the AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for her extensive efforts in training others about children with developmental disorders. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New England and Occupational Therapist at the Jameson School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

• SECTION ONE: Understanding the clumsy child. 1. The development of motor skills. 2. Assessment: When and where to go for help. 3. General principles for intervention. SECTION TWO: Teaching strategies and activities for home and school. 4. Evaluating and treating selected aspects of motor performance. 5. Teaching independence in daily living skills. 6. Addressing problems with classroom skills. 7. The social impact of clumsiness: Fostering a positive self image. Appendix I: Recommended reading. Appendix II. Helpful agencies and organizations. Appendix III: Suppliers of toys and other materials for intervention. Index.