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Understanding Motor Planning Deficits in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder PPTUnderstanding Motor Planning Deficits in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder PPT
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University of New Mexico
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Pre-K - 12th
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Understanding Motor Planning Deficits in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Packet with possibilities, a helpful presentation is designed to provide information about motor planning deficits in learners with autism spectrum disorder. The presentation also models activities that improve planning and develop motor skills.

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Concepts

autism, gross motor skills

Additional Tags

programs

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as part of a professional development seminar
  • Share the resource with parents and guardians of learners with autism spectrum disorder

Classroom Considerations

  • The embedded YouTube links do not work; however, they are available on the Internet by searching for the titles

Pros

  • Includes suggestions on how to support learning and how to teach motor planning
  • Several of the slides address parental concerns and offer suggestion for them
  • Activities that improve motor planning skills and accommodations are also suggested

Cons

  • None

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