This book clearly identifies the importance of movement as a cornerstone for learning. In particular, it highlights how traces of early reflexes, which are usually subsumed into more complex and voluntary movement, can impact a child’s ability to carry out activities which crucially support a child’s ability to read, write, focus and pay attention. <p>The tests and exercises are not a diagnostic tool, but with training are to be used as a screening device to help teachers understand further the difficulties of some children in their school, and to re-evaluate their needs and provide an effective intervention programme. The programme identified in the book should, in my view, be part of all teacher training.<br /> —<b><i>Maria Robinson,</i></b> <i>Independent Adviser in Early Years Development</i></p> <p>Sally Goddard-Blythe has worked for many years to help young children respond to the demanding tasks of school: speaking and understanding speech, reading and writing, and the logic of using tools. All depend on moving with balance and versatility, and with clear sight and hearing. In this rich manual for screening and development of motor awareness, teachers and other professionals working with children aged 4 to 7 and upward, are offered the fruit of Sally Goddard Blythe’s four decades of research and practice. <i>Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning</i> will help to give every child confidence and pleasure in moving to learn.<br /> —<b><i>Colwyn Trevarthen</i></b><i>, Professor Emeritus of Child Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Edinburgh</i></p>