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Pope, Michelle; Breslin, Casey M.; Getchell, Nancy; Liu, Ting – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
Some of the characteristics and behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as difficulty with social interactions and sensory integration, make physical education instruction difficult. Children with ASD also encounter movement difficulties, such as motor-planning and anticipatory deficits. One way to enhance the ability of…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Autism, Sensory Integration, Skill Development
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Goodway, Jacqueline D.; Wall, Sarah; Getchell, Nancy – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
With childhood obesity and physical inactivity at an all-time high, parents and physical educators alike must look to the early years to promote competent and confident young movers. Popular opinion believes that children are naturally active and motor skill development progresses as a normal function of getting older. However, if one looks at…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Early Childhood Education, Young Children
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Clark, Jane E.; Smiley-Oyen, Ann L.; Getchell, Nancy; Whitall, Jill – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2005
Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) constitute approximately six percent of the population, or about two children out of a class of 35. Often referred to as "clumsy" or physically awkward, children with DCD are generally academically able, but have movement difficulties that affect their progress in academics and in activities…
Descriptors: Intervention, Identification, Play, Learning Disabilities