Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development, 2nd Edition
Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development is a practical resource for parents, carers, and practitioners seeking playful movement activities for children. The second edition covers sensory systems, interoception, body awareness, basic movements, and early visual perceptual skills, with guidance connecting activities to sensory stimulation.
At a glance
- Provides activity ideas alongside an overview of sensory systems and how they relate to activities.
- Includes a chapter on interoception and covers sensory and body awareness, basic movements, and early visual perceptual skills.
- Describes revised recording methods, including Goal Attainment Scaling as an outcome tool.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects practical activity ideas with explanations of the sensory systems involved.
- The broad movement focus addresses children who may need encouragement, help initiating movement, or practice refining purposeful movement.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Routledge |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publication date | September 8, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 214 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0367281201 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0367281205 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 11.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.9 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Parents and carers looking for playful sensory motor activity ideas.
- Practitioners who want a resource linking activity suggestions with sensory-system explanations.
- Readers supporting children who need encouragement or assistance with purposeful movement.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes activities related to basic movements, interoception, sensory and body awareness, and early visual perceptual skills, with an overview of sensory systems.
What is new in this edition?
The listing identifies a new chapter on interoception, greater emphasis on links between sensory systems and activities, revised recording methods including Goal Attainment Scaling, and an expanded activity list.
Who is this resource aimed at?
The listing describes it as useful for parents, carers, and practitioners who use sensory motor activities playfully with children.
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