Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning

Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning is a substantially revised and expanded edition of a long established INPP training manual that has been consistently proven in practice. The package includes tests for children, a developmental movement programme, and information about online access to INPP video training materials.

• Based on the proven INPP model for neuromotor development screening and intervention, which is unique in having been rigorously evaluated in research and practice

• Expands and revises an INPP manual which has previously only been available to training customers, and which is a foundation stone of the overall INPP approach

• Places emphasis on children's physical development and how neuro-motor skills provide the foundations for learning success.

• The package includes batteries of tests for younger and older children, a developmental movement programme

• This book may be supported and enhanced by INPP video training materials and score sheets, available for download purchase from the INPP website

Autorentext

Sally Goddard Blythe is a Consultant in Neuro-Developmental Education and Director of The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP). She is the author of several books and published papers on child development and neuro-developmental factors in specific learning difficulties, including, Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour (2002), The Well Balanced Child (2003), What Babies and Children Really Need (2008), Attention, Balance and Coordination - the A.B.C. of Learning Success (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009) and The Genius of Natural Childhood (2011).

Zusammenfassung

Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning is a substantially revised and expanded edition of a long established INPP training manual that has been consistently proven in practice. The package includes tests for children, a developmental movement programme, and information about online access to INPP video training materials.

• Based on the proven INPP model for neuromotor development screening and intervention, which is unique in having been rigorously evaluated in research and practice
• Expands and revises an INPP manual which has previously only been available to training customers, and which is a foundation stone of the overall INPP approach
• Places emphasis on children's physical development and how neuro-motor skills provide the foundations for learning success.
• The package includes batteries of tests for younger and older children, a developmental movement programme
• This book may be supported and enhanced by INPP video training materials and score sheets, available for download purchase from the INPP website

Inhalt
Acknowledgements ix 1 Introduction 1

1.1 Overview 1

1.2 Rationale for Screening and Remediation of Neuromotor Immaturity 2

1.3 What is INPP? 2

1.4 The INPP Developmental Movement Programme for Schools 3

1.5 What is Neuromotor Immaturity? 4

1.6 What is the Significance of Primitive Reflexes to Education? 4

1.7 What are Primitive Reflexes? 5

1.8 What is the Significance of Neuromotor Maturity to Education? 5

1.9 What is the Purpose of Developmental Screening Tests? 7

1.10 Why Assess Posture and Balance? 7

1.11 Why Carry Out Assessments for Balance? 8

1.12 What is the Difference Between Static Balance and Dynamic Balance? 8

1.13 What is the Significance of Postural Control to Learning? 9

1.14 Primitive Reflexes: Why Have These Three Reflexes Been Selected for Evaluation? 9

1.14.1 The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) 9

1.14.2 The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) 10

1.14.3 The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) 12

1.15 What Evidence is There Linking Balance, Posture and Reflexes to Educational Achievement? 12

1.16 What Evidence is There That Intervention in the Form of Movement Programmes Aimed at the Level of Primitive Reflexes Improves Educational Outcomes? 15

1.17 How to Use The Screening Tests 16

References 16

2 Developmental Screening Tests for Use with Children Aged 47 Years 20

2.1 General instructions 20

2.1.1 Scoring 20

2.1.2 Tests 21

2.2 Neuromotor tests 21

2.2.1 The Romberg Test 21

2.2.2 One Leg Stand 23

2.2.3 The Crawling on Hands and Knees Test 24

2.2.4 Crossing the Midline, Test No. 1 25

2.2.5 Crossing the Midline, Test No. 2 26

2.2.6 Finger and Thumb Opposition Test 27

2.3 Tests for Primitive Reflexes 29

2.3.1 Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) 29

2.3.2 The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) 31

2.3.3 Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) Erect Test 32

2.4 Tests for Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Integration 34

2.4.1 Pencil and Paper Tasks 35

2.4.2 Additional Measures 37

2.5 Score Sheets for 47 Year Old Test 39

2.6 Observation Sheets 40

2.7 Interpreting the Scores 41

2.7.1 Tests for Gross Muscle Coordination, Balance and Reflexes 41

2.7.2 Tests for Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Integration 41

References 41

3 Developmental Screening Tests for Use with Children from 7 Years of Age 43

3.1 General Instructions 43

3.1.1 Scoring 43

3.1.2 The Tests 44

3.2 Tests for Gross Muscle Coordination and Balance 44

3.2.1 Tandem Walk 44

3.2.2 Walking on the Outsides of the Feet (Fog Test) 46

3.3 Tests for Aberrant Primitive Reflexes 47

3.3.1 The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) 47

3.3.2 Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) 51

3.3.3 The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) 52

3.4 Tests for Oculomotor Functioning 53

3.4.1 Test for Fixation, Convergence and Control of Saccades (Valett) 54

3.4.2 Test for Visual Integration 54

3.5 Tests for Visual-Speech Recognition 55

3.5.1 Sound Discrimination (Individual Sounds, Sound Blends and Syllables) 55

3.5.2 Sound Synthesis 55

3.6 Tests for Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Integration 56

3.6.1 Visual Perception 57

3.6.2 Visual-Motor Integration (VMI) 57

3.6.3 Spatial Difficulties 59

3.6.4 The Tansley Standard Visual Figures Test 59

3.6.5 Figures Based on The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test 59

3.6.6 Scoring the Visual-Perceptual Tests 61

3.6.7 Additional Measures 65

3.7 Score Sheets (7þ Test) 66

3.8 Observation Sheets (7þ Test) 67

3.9 How to Interpret The Scores 68

3.9.1 Tests for Gross Muscle Coordination, Balance and Reflexes 68 3.9.2 Tests for Visual Perception and Visual-Motor Integration ...