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Peer reviewedPotts, Marion; Leyman, Laretha – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
The present research was undertaken to test the effectiveness of beginning training at the motor level for children having difficulty with the symbolic system of reading. Reading gains of first-grade children were significantly greater than those of second-graders beyond the .01 level, a result not explainable by ceiling effects. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Intervention
Download full textLeahy, Cynthia; Rarig, Monica; Chambliss, Catherine – 2000
This paper describes and evaluates a gymnastic program for children (ages 4-9) with autism and related developmental disorders. An introductory section reviews the literature on characteristics of children with autism and discusses how traditional education is inadequate for such children. Review of the literature on effective interventions notes…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education, Gymnastics
