Fundamental movement skill acquisition for children and adults with autism
Subtitle: a practical guide to teaching and assessing individuals on the spectrum
By: Susan Crawford ; foreword by David Sugden
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
ISBN-13: 9781785923722
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Autistic children; Treatment; Autism spectrum disorders; Education; Movement disorders; Movement education
Description: This innovative manual sets out advice on fundamental movement skill (FMS) acquisition, highlighting the numerous benefits of such an approach in relation to behavior, lifestyle, health and education for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The book explores the basic skills of movement (running, catching, throwing and balance) and how to observe, teach and assess FMS in children and adults with ASD.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to autism spectrum disorder; title: Introduction to fundamental movement skills; title: Autism and fundamental movement skill research; title: Tools for assessment of fundamental movement skills of individuals with ASD; title: Promoting and maintaining participation in FMS programmes for individuals with ASD.