A motor-sensory training program was established to meet developmental motor needs of behaviorally disordered children (6 to 8 years old). Most of the children had motor deficiencies, as well as diagnosed learning disabilities, and some children were entered in the program not because of motor deficiencies but because of their extreme motor…

Described is a perceptual motor therapy program which offers an interdisciplinary treatment and training approach to boys, ages 9 through 12 years, with perceptual-motor dysfunction and accompanying problems of academic difficulties and social and emotional adjustment. (SBH)

The article describes the program used in the Belmont (Massachusetts) public elementary schools involving the Dalcroze Eurhythmics approach to music and movement with special needs children. (SB)

GRADES OR AGES: Grades K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical Education--includes sections on a) exploring movement, b) locomotor and nonlocomotor skills, c) perceptual-motor skills, d) object manipulation, e) ball handling, f) rhythms, g) gymnastics, and h) physical fitness. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The first section presents a program…

The described teacher inservice education program is designed for elementary school teachers and administrators who are interested in child development in relation to individually guided education. The scope and sequencing of topics in the program are outlined, and the activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information for…