Full Description
Motor Behavior and Disability: Practical Applications explores the intersection of motor behavior, disability, and inclusive practice across the lifespan. The book integrates foundational theories of motor development with applied approaches to assessment, instruction, and intervention for individuals with disabilities. Designed for students and practitioners in kinesiology, adapted physical activity, physical education, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation science, this volume provides both conceptual frameworks and actionable strategies grounded in empirical research.Drawing upon interdisciplinary expertise from leaders in the fields of motor development, therapy, and adapted physical education, this text offers a comprehensive examination of motor behavior as it relates to disability, function, and participation. The book's structure progresses logically from theory and assessment to applied practice and lifelong activity engagement, promoting a holistic understanding of movement across the lifespan.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Perspectives in Motor Behavior
Pamela Beach, Deborah Shapiro, Wellington De Luna-Vazquez, E. Kip Webster
Chapter 2: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations for Understanding and Studying Motor Development
Adam Pennell, Deborah Shapiro, Wellington DeLuna-Vazquez, & E. Kip Webster
Chapter 3: Applying Perspectives in Motor Behavior
Adam Pennell
Chapter 4: Assessment
Andrew Pitchford
Chapter 5: Infant Motor Development and Disabilities
Daniela Corbetta and Beth A. Smith
Chapter 6: Early childhood Development; Differential Effects of Disability
Shea Ferguson, Angela Starrett, Ali Brian
Chapter 7: Developmental Coordination Disorder: Towards the Diagnostic Process in Occupational Therapy
Matthias Wagner
Chapter 8: Gross Motor Development and Delays: Applications for Interventions and Programs from Infancy Through Early Childhood
Candace Howard-Smith
Chapter 9: Individual and Environmental Constraints in School-Aged Youth
Andrea Taliaferro, Michael Ertel, & Ali Brian
Chapter 10: Pre-Practice Considerations
Melanie Perreault and Jennifer Heebink
Chapter 11: Practice Schedules and Feedback
Catherine M. Capio and Kathlynne F. Eguia
Chapter 12: Case Studies and Practical Applications
Catherine Murphy, Alex Stribing, Alysha Croke, Emily Weber, Lauren Kling, and Michelle Sousa
Chapter 13: The Path from Robustness Towards Frailty and Physical Disability: A Constraints-Led Approach to Functional Mobility
Nadja Schott
Chapter 14: Functional and Physical Assessments for Adults with Disabilities
Iva Obrusnikova & Cora Firkin
Chapter 15: Lifelong Physical Activity for Disability
John Foley, Stephanie Field & Cathy MacDonald
