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Preschoolers with Developmental Delays, Adapted Physical Education, Related Services, Physical Activity, and Collaborative Teaching

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Physical activity (motor domain) serves as the catalyst for learning. There are physical, social, psychological and educational benefits associated with physical activity for preschoolers with developmental delays. Educating preschoolers with development delays requires a synergistic approach where preschool teachers, adapted physical educators, and related service providers work collaboratively to augment a child’s developmental growth and life activities.

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Murata, N.M. (2018). Preschoolers with Developmental Delays, Adapted Physical Education, Related Services, Physical Activity, and Collaborative Teaching. In: Brewer, H., Renck Jalongo, M. (eds) Physical Activity and Health Promotion in the Early Years. Educating the Young Child, vol 14. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76006-3_9

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