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Disability and Motor Behavior

Practical Applications

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Disability and Motor Behavior

Practical Applications

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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.

Table of 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

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published Aug 06 2026
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 448
ISBN 9781538191613
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 28 b/w images, 26 textboxes
Dimensions 254 x 178 mm
Series Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Pamela S. Beach

Pamela S. Haibach-Beach is a Professor in the area…

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Ali S. Brian

Ali S. Brian is a faculty member in the areas of m…

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