Take Time: Movement Exercises for Parents, Teachers and Therapists of Children with Difficulties in Speaking, Reading, Writing and Spelling

by Mary Nash-Wortham, Jean Hunt

From the rear cover of this 106 page "The number of children who suffer from language impairment in speaking, reading, writing or spelling, which may noticeably impede one, some or all of these areas, is surprisingly high. Provided that appropriate action is taken, such problems will not usually inhibit the child's long term progress. Professional advice and involvement is important, but parents themselves can actively participate in the process of helping the child to overcome difficulties by using this book. 'Take Time' consists of an introductory background followed by a series of thoroughly tested and purposeful exercises which tackle fundamental developmental problems behind learning difficulties. These can assist with a wide range of conditions, including those diagnosed as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The book is recommended for teachers, therapists and parents by all the major advisory and learning support organisations in the UK, and many more in other English-speaking countries. 'Take Time' has, in fact, become one of the most popular resources for parent involvement, due to the authors' - Mary Nash-Wortham and Jean Hunt - highly readable and 'user-friendly' style, and for the pure enjoyment and sense of achievement that can be gained from using the exercises in the family environment."

Genres: Education

108 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1994

Reviews

[Catherine Mikkelsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know of many mothers who are concerned that their children aren't doing well in school, can't sit, can't write, can't spell, can't read, and so forth. One solution for this challenge is to send a child to a pediatric occupational therapist, who can help the child develop the pre-academic skills necessary for learning.

It turns out that many children have NOT developed these skills before school starting.

This book doesn't give an overview of the situation, unfortunately, but it does contain a list of extremely useful exercises that parents can do with children. Some children's brains aren't properly connected to their bodies (this is a developmental step.) This book contains games that tell the child to lie on the ground and lift their arm, then their leg. This is a great exercise -- and free.

One of the ways to measure brain development is by a child's drawing. It turns out that when a child draws themselves, they draw the parts of themselves that they "see." At earlier ages and developmental levels, children don't see (for example) that they have five fingers. As their brain matures and gets ready for school, they are able to draw the five fingers. This is why parents are told that their child should be able to draw a person with five details (e.g. nose, ears, hair, fingers) before attending kindergarten.

You really can't rush this type of development, and it shouldn't be something parents try to foist on two year olds. (please!) However, Occupational therapists are expensive, and this book offers an alternative and an education to parents.

[Danielle Rocke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple,easy to use and my kids enjoy the lessons.