As a person involved in the care and development of individuals
with disabilities, you have both the opportunity and challenge to
provide movement experiences that fit within the scope of each
person's abilities. "Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out:
An Illustrated Guide to Personalizing Participation" helps you
create physical activity options that encourage success by honoring
the capabilities of each person under your care.
"Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out "is an
illustrated book of games, skills, and activities for individuals
with severe or multiple disabilities who may or may not use
wheelchairs. The book can also be used with students who have
normal developmental skills. By suggesting ways that many familiar
skills, games, and activities might be performed, "Physical
Activities In the Wheelchair and Out "offers opportunities for
those with mobility challenges and disabilities to participate on
their own terms.
Written by E. Ann Davis, with a foreword by Lauren Lieberman,
"Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out "emphasizes the
importance of creating movement experiences that offer participants
with physical limitations a sense of confidence and increased
self-esteem. Rather than require individuals to follow preconceived
activity patterns, " Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out
"offers you the tools to help each participant enjoy movement while
working according to his or her own abilities.
This easy-to-use reference organizes activities and skills as
individual and partner actions focusing on body awareness, body
actions, and basic manipulative skills. You'll find simple ideas
and guidelines for modifying each activity to fit the needs of each
person. Following the basic guidelines, these activities allow each
individual to participate to the extent he or she is able.
Whether you are a teacher, therapist, recreation specialist,
caregiver, or parent, "Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and
Out" offers a wealth of ideas to help you encourage people with
disabilities to develop basic movement skills in ways that meet
their unique abilities:
- Over 450 skills and activities for individuals with severely
limited or low mobility and disabilities
- 25 illustrated games focusing on body awareness, body actions,
and basic manipulative skills
- Flexible design of activities and games offering modifications
for individuals seated in chairs or wheelchairs or on the floor
- More than 450 illustrations conveying the accompanying
instructions in an easy-to-follow visual format
- Over 100 additional activity ideas to try on your own or
incorporate within the games presented in the book
Activities are specifically designed for those with delayed or
poor motor coordination and control and limited physical skill. The
activites can be easily incorporated within adapted physical
education, therapeutic recreation, and home settings. Most
important, the activities and games in "Physical Activities In the
Wheelchair and Out" offer the experience of physical success--and
enjoyment--for those whose physical limitations create daily
movement challenges.
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