Description
Children who have difficulty with handling a pen or pencil or who have problems with organising movements at a cerebral level are at a great disadvantage in school no matter what their intellectual and academic levels may be. Personal computers and electronic keyboards can revolutionise the lives of children with these types of difficulties enabling them to perform in the classroom with their peers.
About the Author
Dorothy Penso, Senior Occupational Therapist, Child Development Centre, York District Hospital, York.
Book Information
ISBN 9781861561015
Author Dorothy Penso
Format Paperback
Page Count 226
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 175mm * 15mm
However, since such equipment is costly, it is essential that an accurate assessment is made of the child's needs and abilities to ensure that appropriate equipment is chosen. It is equally important when teaching keyboarding skills to select methods and techniques which are appropriate to each child's strengths and weaknesses.
About the Author
Dorothy Penso, Senior Occupational Therapist, Child Development Centre, York District Hospital, York.
Book Information
ISBN 9781861561015
Author Dorothy Penso
Format Paperback
Page Count 226
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 510g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 175mm * 15mm
