Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder

Anna Barnett (Oxford Brookes University, UK), Elisabeth Hill

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Routledge
02 April 2019

Psychological theory & schools of thought; Child & developmental psychology; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Medicine: general issues

Series: Current Issues in Developmental Psychology

Although Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD, sometimes referred to as ‘Dyspraxia’) has received less attention than other developmental disorders, its impact can be severe and long-lasting. This volume takes a unique approach, pairing companion chapters from international experts in motor behaviour with experts in DCD. Current understanding of the motor aspects of DCD are thus considered in the context of general motor behaviour research.

Understanding Motor Behaviour in Developmental Coordination Disorder offers an overview of theoretical and methodological issues relating to motor development, motor control and skill acquisition, genetics, physical education and occupational therapy. Critically, Barnett and Hill ground DCD research within what is known about motor behaviour and typical development, allowing readers to evaluate the nature and extent of work on DCD and to identify areas for future research.

This unique approach makes the book invaluable for students in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, movement science, physiotherapy, physical education, and special education, as well as researchers and professionals working in those fields.

Edited by: Anna Barnett (Oxford Brookes University UK), Elisabeth Hill
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781138287501
ISBN 10: 1138287504
Series: Current Issues in Developmental Psychology
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 02 April 2019
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Section One: Development and Skill Acquisition 1. The synergetic, probabilistic pathways of typical motor development 2. Developmental progression in DCD 3. Movement Coordination, Control and Skill Development 4. Movement Coordination, Control and Skill Acquisition in DCD Section Two: Biological aspects of development 5. Genetic contributions to neurodevelopmental disorders 6. Biological and genetic factors in DCD Section Three: Education and therapy 7. Adapted physical activity in physical education 8. Physical education and activity in children and adolescents with DCD 9. Occupational therapy: current approaches 10. Occupational therapy for children with DCD

Anna L. Barnett is Professor of Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. Her general area of interest is perceptual-motor development, which focuses on various aspects of DCD - including diagnosis and assessment in children and adults with this condition. Elisabeth L. Hill is Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focuses primarily on DCD and the relationship between social and motor development in typical and atypical populations.