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Developmental hand dysfunction

Rhoda Priest Erhardt

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Developmental hand dysfunction

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Theory, Assessment, and Treatment

by Rhoda Priest Erhardt

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This manual offers current theory, assessment, and treatment of prehension or hand dysfunction for all ages. Includes descriptions and detailed illustrations of normal and atypical variations of prehension. Also includes the Erhardt Developmental Prehension Assessment (EDPA), the EDPA-S, and evaluation reports, treatment notes, and photographs from three case studies. The importance of hand skills for individuals with cerebral palsy is illustrated by a treatment approach emphasizing functional activities in home, school, and community.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Developmental hand dysfunction Level 0

Developmental hand dysfunction is written at a Level 6 reading level across 235 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Developmental hand dysfunction works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Developmental hand dysfunction as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

235 pages
ISBN
0884500365
Pages
235
Publisher
Therapy Skill Builders
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Cerebral PalsyComplicationsHandDiseasesPsychomotor Disorders in ChildrenPatientsRehabilitationCase StudiesCerebral Palsied ChildrenPsychomotor DisordersChildTherapyChildren With Disabilities, RehabilitationPeople With Disabilities