Perceptual-motor learning with moderately retarded persons.

F Kodman

doi:10.2466/pms.1981.53.1.25

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Perceptual-motor learning with moderately retarded persons.

F Kodman

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A visual-motor learning study was undertaken with 12 cultural-familial and 12 organic institutionalized retarded individuals to determine if organic signs on the Bender-Gestalt visual-motor test could be reversed. Statistically significant improvement was obtained with each group after 30 hr. of training. The results were discussed in relation to perceptual-motor regression and its potential for reversibility. Incorporating perceptual-motor regression exercises into the regular school program was suggested as an adjunct to current social and communication goals.

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Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Humans Intellectual Disability Motor Skills Neurocognitive Disorders Visual Perception Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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F Kodman. 1981. Perceptual-motor learning with moderately retarded persons.. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1981.53.1.25

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