Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-295) and index.

Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome, now available in a completely revised third edition, is an accessible guide to helping toddlers, teens, and even adults develop the hand skills they need for daily living. Written by a veteran occupational therapist and parent of an adult with Down syndrome, it presents an easy-to-understand visual model of the building blocks of fine motor development- stability, bilateral coordination, and sensation-which form the base for dexterity. Dozens of activities are included to develop and practice fine motor skills for home and school: Scissor use, Pencil grasp development, Pre-printing, printing & cursive writing, Keyboard skills, Computer and tablet skills, Dressing, grooming, and feeding skills, Readers will find a chapter dedicated to sensory processing, and updated advice on how best to motivate children, the impact of Down syndrome on fine motor skills acquisition and progression, and the use of postural support options. The book also includes abundant lists of toys and materials ideal for building skills. And with expanded information on fine motor skills for computer and personal electronics use, parents and professionals will have the latest information to explore using technology with children. Book jacket.