Kurtz, a pediatric occupational therapist, offers practical strategies and advice for helping children with coordination difficulties. She explains how to recognize normal and abnormal motor development, and when and how to seek help, and includes specific teaching strategies to help children succeed in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. The book is accessible to anyone caring for or working with children with developmental motor concerns, including parents, teachers, and therapists. Although specifically written to address the needs of young children with poor coordination in the presence of otherwise normal development, or associated with certain developmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, autism, and pervasive developmental disorder, some of the suggestions may also be helpful for children with more significant developmental problems such as cerebral palsy or mental retardation. Appendices list tests and assessment tools, recommended reading, agencies and organizations for parents and professionals, and suppliers of toys and educational materials. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)