Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder

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.

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Autorentext

Anna L. Barnett is Professor of Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. Her general area of interest is perceptual-motor development, which focuses on various aspects of DCD - including diagnosis and assessment in children and adults with this condition.

Elisabeth L. Hill is Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focuses primarily on DCD and the relationship between social and motor development in typical and atypical populations.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

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