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Measuring the Kinematics of Daily Living Movements with Motion Capture Systems in Virtual Reality
Published on: April 5, 2018
Movement is fun
1Director, Children's Therapy Group, Leawood, KS.
Abstract:
A movement program for children based on sensory integration theory, using movement education concepts, was developed by an occupational therapist for use in preschool settings. The goal of the program is to enhance normal growth and development in 3-5 year old children, and to provide a vehicle for early identification of children with developmental delays. The paper will describe the curriculum and provide examples of activities used as well as suggestions for instituting such a program elsewhere. Research has not been conducted on the effects of the program, but comments from teachers, parents and therapists involved indicate that the program is meeting its goals.
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