Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple

Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple Exercise Program for Home and School

Children with dyspraxia often have reduced motor skills including balance, timing and coordination. It is no wonder then, that they will do everything in their power to avoid gym class! By encouraging children with dyspraxia to take part in an easy and fun exercise program, teachers and parents can help them to overcome their symptoms and enjoy physical activities. Geoff Platt's highly effective program aims to improve strength and fitness by focusing on familiar activities such as running, jumping and ball play. These simple exercises can be taught by anyone and no specialist supervision or equipment is required. This book demonstrates how regular exercise routines that are tailored specifically to the needs of children with dyspraxia can make a real difference, improving muscle activation, neural control and overall movement skills. This practical guide will be essential resource for parents, Physical Education teachers, and other teachers of recreation and games classes who are looking to help children with dyspraxia to reduce weakness and improve motor skills.
Country USA
Brand Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Manufacturer Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 50 b&w photographs
ReleaseDate 2011-04-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781849051712

Country	USA
Brand	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Manufacturer	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	50 b&w photographs
ReleaseDate	2011-04-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781849051712

Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple Exercise Program for Home and School