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Wasserwald, Lee – 1986
In a continuation study, 12 students with dyslexia participated in muscle testing and exercises. Six areas were evaluated via pre- and post-tests: academics (using measures of spelling, reading, and math); parental observations of changes in their children (behavioral, academic or affective); perceptual drawing; oral reading; written language; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Dyslexia
Capon, Jack – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
A basic perceptual motor equipment learning course is described including the necessary equipment and suggested activities. (JMF)
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Developmental Tasks, Exercise (Physiology), Motor Development
Peer reviewedHill, 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
Cruz, Maria del C.; Ayala, Myrna – 1987
Case studies of eight children with speech and language impairments are presented in a review of the intervention efforts at the Demonstration Center for Preschool Special Education (DCPSE) in Puerto Rico. Five components of the intervention model are examined: social medical history, intelligence, motor development, socio-emotional development,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Language Handicaps
Tansley, A. E. – 1986
This booklet presents educational programs and activities for perceptual training of 4- to 9-year-olds and older children with learning and reading problems. The development of visual and auditory perception needs to be understood as closely related to and dependent upon other developmental areas, including motor, language, thinking, emotional,…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Problems
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1991
This report puts forth the position of the Ministry of Education of Alberta, Canada, with respect to the physical development of the elementary school student as the basis for his or her cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development. The report describes normal physical development during the first 10 years of life in the domains of…
Descriptors: Children, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Riley, Mary Tom – 1991
SHAPES--an acronym for the South Plains Child Care Management Services (SpCCMS) Helping, Assisting and Preparing Educators and Staff--is also the name of a preschool readiness curriculum that is being developed for use by administrators and teachers. The first phase of the curriculum development consists of the publication of five books to be used…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks
American Optometric Association, St. Louis, MO. – 1974
This activity book teaches elementary school students about good vision and eye safety through a combination of puppet plays, stories, songs, and games. Nine games are provided to help children develop vision skills including visual memory, visual perception, directionality, spatial orientation, and visual-motor responses. Master Plans for making…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Eye Hand Coordination
Tansley, A. E. – 1986
This booklet presents educational programs and activities focusing on motor skills for 5- to 9-year-old children and older children with learning problems. The premise of the activities is that the acquisition of motor skills is essential to basic learning. The role of language as a mediator and controller of motor development is emphasized. The…
Descriptors: Body Image, Elementary Education, Language Skills, Learning Activities
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1984
The purpose of this manual is to provide supplemental information and to serve as a general resource for practitioners involved in the developmental and educational assessment of young children. The first section focuses on the process of assessing young handicapped children and includes specific information on indicators of potential problems in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Check Lists, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Education for Exceptional Students. – 1978
The manual is designed to provide teachers of hearing impaired students with a criterion referenced record of the student's existing skills. The record is intended to progress with the child through the elementary grades and to be used for developing individual profiles and plans. The manual consists of forms with columns for recording the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Communication Skills, Criterion Referenced Tests, Developmental Stages
Weber, Kathleen M. – 1991
A program was developed for six kindergarten students identified as at risk because of developmental delays. The program involved an hour of instruction after the regular school day, 2 days a weeks for a 10-week period, with a curriculum focusing on visual, auditory, and motor development. Specific skill areas included visual motor coordination,…
Descriptors: After School Education, Auditory Training, Early Intervention, High Risk Students
