| Description |
Many school-age children struggle with motor skills that
their peers have long mastered. These "clumsy" children
may exhibit difficulties with writing, activities of
daily living, as well as issues with play and sports. This
lab course will provide practical and effective intervention
strategies for these children. Underlying etiologies
of clumsiness (developmental incoordination disorders)
as well as newer concepts of motor control and
motor development will be discussed in relationship to
other neurophysiologic concepts. This course will discuss
evaluation tools to isolate the roots of the problem
and treatment techniques and suggestions for the classroom
utilizing an integrated approach. Functional outcomes
and clinical effectiveness will be emphasized.
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