Gross Motor Skills for Children with Special Educational Needs: An Approach to Early Intervention
Keywords:
Gross Motor Skills, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Early InterventionAbstract
An increasing number of children have some impairment in motor development. This article sets out an early intervention programme for children with Special Educational Needs. The programme is designed to improve their gross motor skills with a view to ensuring greater participation in and enjoyment of physical activities.
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