Techniques for teaching gifted children with the clumsy child syndrome are presented. Explained are procedures for assessment of motor problems, selection of activities specific to those problems and building practice strategies to promote remediation. Also included are ideas related to the development of appropriate incentive systems, and evaluation of progress. A special activities appendix is provided.
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