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East, Whitfield B. – Physical Educator, 1983
The development of ontogenetic movements--complex, learned skills such as throwing--is greatly influenced by socialization experiences provided by parents. Girls, as well as boys, should be given the opportunity to learn and develop these skills during preschool years. (PP)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Females, Motor Development, Movement Education
Bain, Linda, Ed.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The Basic Stuff project is an effort to include more general concepts such as the effects of exercise, the learning of a new skill, and psychological factors influencing performance. The Basic Stuff Series attempts to summarize for teachers appropriate concepts and teaching methods. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Motor Development

Hill, Everett W.; And Others – RE:view, 1989
Relevant orientation and mobility (OM) skills for visually impaired infants foster sensory, motor, and conceptual development. OM personnel need to consider alternative teaching models, personnel preparation needs, sensory aids issues, and research issues. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Delivery Systems, Infants
Scruggs, Thomas E.; And Others – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1988
Reviewed are 14 studies employing single-subject methodology to investigate the results of interventions to improve developmental functioning in handicapped preschoolers. Interventions included treatments to develop physical responsiveness, increase feeding behavior, and decrease rumination or compulsive vomiting. Knowledge concerning the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Disabilities, Eating Habits, Intervention
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1985
This informational document is intended to help answer questions commonly asked by families, professionals, and the general public concerning Down Syndrome. Medical problems associated with Down Syndrome include heart conditions, upper respiratory disorders, ear infections and hearing loss, vision/eye problems, cervical problems, and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Delayed Speech, Developmental Stages
Active Exploration of the Environment by Young Children with Low Vision: A Review of the Literature.

O'Donnell, L. M.; Livingston, R. I. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
Young children with low vision tend to experience delays in cognitive development, motor development, and social skills because of insufficient motivation and opportunities to explore their environments actively. This literature review explores the resulting difficulties in acquiring practical knowledge and spatial/environmental concepts,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Early Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Motivation
Kercher, Lydia; McClurg, Patricia – 1985
This paper explores the issue of how, when, and where to teach keyboarding at the elementary school level through a review of the keyboarding literature and descriptions of three studies conducted with fifth grade students in the laboratory school at the University of Wyoming. The literature review briefly summarizes findings on the following…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Comparative Analysis, Creative Writing, Grade 5

Thomas, Katherine Thomas – Quest, 1994
Contributions of motor skill and cognition to sport performance change across age, expertise, and sports. Knowledge and decision making should not limit the development of expertise. Specific strategies for teachers may help students develop expertise. The paper discusses the contribution of knowledge and skill to expertise and its development.…
Descriptors: Athletics, Cognitive Ability, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Goss, Joyce L.; Fisicaro, Maria E. – 1999
This book is to be used with a multimedia presentation that is available on compact disc. The book and multimedia presentation are designed to help parents and childcare providers understand the concept of early exposure and exploration that is followed by increased development of synaptic connections and ultimately prepares children to handle…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Brain, Child Development, Definitions
Baghwanji, Yash; Santos, Rosa Milagros; Fowler, Susan A. – 2000
This report examines the validity of motor intervention practices that have been described as "quality" practices and the extent to which they are appropriate for all families and children. Misunderstandings and conflicts in the areas of motor skills evaluation and intervention can occur between those providing services and those receiving…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences, Disabilities
Colcock, Kristina B. – 1992
This literature review examines the development and early language acquisition of infants with blindness or visual impairments. The paper begins with a history of public perceptions of individuals with visual disabilities, efforts to develop educational programs for them, and legislation supporting these efforts. Review of the literature on early…
Descriptors: Blindness, Child Development, Child Rearing, Educational History
Lewis, Barbara J.; And Others – CORE: Collected Original Resources in Education, 1978
Separate papers discuss: (1) sensory deprivation; (2) effects of high rise housing; (3) clumsy children; (4) screening and labeling "at risk" students; (5) Piaget's conceptual development stages; and (6) movement education. (CP)
Descriptors: Child Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education
Storch, Ivy S. – 1987
This paper reviews instructional strategies for dealing with learning-disabled preschool children in mainstreamed classrooms. It focuses on the teacher's role in developing the child's abilities in the areas of social skills, choices and anxiety, sequencing and routine, transition periods, and motor skills. To enhance social skills, peer…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Child Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques

Wilson, Frank R. – Music Educators Journal, 1991
Explores how the body's biological clock affects the way musicians practice and perform. Delineates questions concerning this phenomenon. Discusses the implications for music teaching and focuses on areas for collaborative research between neurology researchers and music educators. (NL)
Descriptors: Conceptual Tempo, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Human Body
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 2001
The National Research Council formed a Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism and charged the committee with integrating the scientific, theoretical, and policy literature and creating a framework for evaluating the scientific evidence concerning the effects and features of educational interventions for young children with…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis