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Author Crawford, Susan (Susan Margaret)

Title Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism : a Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing Individuals on the Spectrum.

Publication Info. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.

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Description 1 online resource (154 pages)
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Contents Intro; Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Outline of the book; Chapter 1 -- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder; Diagnosis of ASD; Exploring issues in the world of ASD; Theories associated with ASD; Prevalence of ASD; Causes of ASD; Conditions associated with ASD; Teaching and learning interventions for individuals with ASD; Summary; Chapter 2 -Introduction to Fundamental Movement Skills; Understanding concepts in the world of FMS; Why is the development of FMS so important?
How are FMS developed?Observation of FMS; Programme planning of FMS; Delivering an FMS programme; Use of demonstration to facilitate the learning of FMS; Use of feedback to facilitate the learning of FMS; Understanding closed and open motor skills; Understanding domains of learning; Assessment of FMS development; Mature FMS; Summary; Chapter 3 -- Autism and Fundamental Movement Skill Research; Motor impairment and ASD; Confirmation of motor impairment for individuals with ASD; Motor skill interventions and ASD; Comparative study of physical activity levels among children with and without ASD.
Summary Chapter 4 - Tools for Assessment of Fundamental Movement Skills of Individuals with ASD; Explanation and justification of assessment tools available; Assessment of movement ability of individuals with ASD; Summary; Chapter 5 - Promoting and Maintaining Participation in FMS Programmes for Individuals with ASD; Assessment for FMS selection for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Intervention and programme planning for individuals with ASD; The ASD/FMS support kit; Maximising FMS acquisition; Summary; Chapter 6 - www.getautismactive.com; Summary.
Contents Conclusions and Future Directions IdentifiedReferences; About the Author; Index; Blank Page.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
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Subject Movement education.
Movement education.
Movement disorders.
Movement disorders.
Autistic children -- Education.
Autistic children -- Education.
Autism spectrum disorders -- Treatment.
Autism spectrum disorders -- Treatment.
Autism spectrum disorders.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Sugden, David.
Other Form: Print version: Crawford, Susan. Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism : A Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing Individuals on the Spectrum. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2018 9781785923722
ISBN 1784507164
9781784507169 (electronic book)
9781785923722
1785923722