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6: Sensorimotor Development: Implications for the Educational Team

Chapter Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will understand:
- the basic functions of the sensorimotor systems
- how the sensorimotor systems are interdependent
- typical sensorimotor development
- the types of problems that may interfere with the acquisition and use of sensorimotor skills to achieve functional outcomes
- current therapy models and methods
- educational assessment and strategies for addressing sensorimotor issues across functional tasks and natural learning environments
- why the input and participation of all team members is critical to ensure that students maximize their functional potentials in all environments
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