Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism A Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing Individuals on the spectrum

• Main Author: Crawford, Susan (Susan Margaret) (Author)
• Other Authors: Sugden, David (writer of foreword)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Philadelphia Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2018
• Subjects: Autism Spectrum Disorder > rehabilitation; Child; Autistic children > Education; Autism spectrum disorders > Treatment; Adult; Exercise Movement Techniques
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• Physical Description: 151 pages 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781785923722

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.