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International Children's Centre, Paris (France). – 1979
The value of infant stimulation is stressed in a report on the characteristics of infant development. The following five areas of development are discussed: sensorimotor, language, mental, emotional, and social. Stages of development during the first year in each of the areas are surveyed, and traditions in different countries are highlighted to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Infants
Brekke, Beverly; And Others – 1977
The measurability of sensorimotor development in 60 severely retarded, institutionalized adults was studied, using the Piagetian concept of object permanence in a delayed recall paradigm that involved special apparatus. Results suggested, among other things, that severely retarded, institutionalized adults learn most efficiently when trained with…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Learning Processes
Download full textFain, Gerald S., Ed.; Burkhart, Ernie, Ed. – 1975
Intended for the educator and recreator working with normal and exceptional children, the book provides an overview of perceptual motor terminology, development, and resources in addition to a state of the art paper. Presented are definitions of such terms as motor development, sensory motor development, and perceptual motor development.…
Descriptors: Definitions, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Motor Development
Neal, Mary V. – 1975
This study was designed to explore the effects of vestibular stimulation on the developmental behavior, respiratory functioning, weight and length gains, and morbidity and mortality rates of premature infants. A total of 20 infants participated in this study in 4 groups of 5 infants each. Group A infants were placed in a motorized hammock within…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Child Development, Environmental Influences, Infant Behavior
Mueller, E. Jane; Romeo, Dominic – 1976
Described is a program for autistic children, and presented are educational case studies of 13 children (6-9 years old). The program is explained to provide individualized instruction based on assessment using the Peabody Individual Achievement Test, B. Ruttenberg and E. Wolf's Vocalization and Expressive Speech Development Scale, L. Lee's…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autism, Case Studies, Elementary Education
Burkett, Lucille M. – 1976
Title IX legislated, among other things, equal educational opportunities for boys and girls in physical education. Although there are many practices which discriminate against girls' sports, and it is important to correct these, Title IX really calls for a fundamental change in all physical education programs to give each individual child the best…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
Moore, Betty Jean – 1976
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of sequential visual-motor skills, developed as described in "Visual Motor Development" (VMD), on the reading achievement of children enrolled in a remedial reading program in a San Antonio elementary school. Data were obtained from 52 children in first through sixth grades divided…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Motor Development, Program Evaluation, Reading Achievement
Kinsbourne, Marcel – 1975
Hyperactivity in children is explained in relation to behavioral characteristics, precipitating factors, and stimulant medication therapy. The basic mechanism of hyperactivity is seen to be impulsive style in motility, attention, and socialization. Problems caused by impulsivity are noted to include feeding problems, school difficulties, and peer…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Patterns, Conference Reports, Drug Therapy
Flinchum, Betty M. – 1975
This book deals with the following areas: (a) basic motor development and readiness of the young child for movement activities, (b) learning and developmental theories commonly used in early childhood education, (c) instructional approaches for using movement as a learning modality, and (d) general educational implications which can be ascertained…
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Motion, Motor Development
Staniford, David J. – 1974
This paper presents several concepts that underlie the acquisition and performance of motor skills and relates them to the practical problems faced by the physical education teacher or coach. Information is included from motor learning research, discussions with international colleagues, and the author's research and work with teachers and…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Educational Strategies, Information Processing, Motor Development
Duchowny, Michael S. – 1974
This study focused on the identification of specific neonatal temperamental characteristics which may act as early modifiers of mother-infant interaction. Two hypotheses were investigated: (1) certain infant behaviors might be distinguished by the mothers and these characteristics might selectively contribute to the mother's self-image; and (2) an…
Descriptors: Child Development, Infant Behavior, Interaction Process Analysis, Mother Attitudes
Losleben, Jeanne; And Others
Based on the Las Palomita, New Mexico Sensory Training Program, suggestions are offered to parents for activities that can be done at home to improve the sensory motor integration of children with cerebral palsy or other physical or mental handicaps. Included are directions for activities to improve posture, balance and coordination and walking as…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Exceptional Child Education, Individual Activities, Instructional Materials
Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL. – 1969
Designed as a specialized play area for physically handicapped preschool children with perceptual deficits, The Magruder Environmental Therapy Complex (ETC) is described as a means to create an environment in which these children could function freely. Pictures are used to show children using the equipment and the architectural aspects of…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Environmental Standards, Exceptional Child Education, Facilities
Stein, Julian U.; And Others – 1970
Four papers presented at an all-day workshop at Ohio State University focus on stimulating the physical development of mentally retarded children. Noted in the introduction is importance of cooperation between university training programs and facilities serving the mentally handicapped. Julian Stein discusses the physical and motor development of…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Classification, Conference Reports, Exceptional Child Education
Andress, Barbara L.; And Others – 1973
This booklet, designed for early childhood educators, describes young children's developmental sequences as they are related to music education and gives suggestions for age-appropriate musical activities. Special music environments, sound plays, and the teacher's role in helping a child discover music are examined. (SET)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Motor Development, Music Activities, Music Education
