Comparison of different therapy approaches in children with Down syndrome

Uyanik M., Bumin G., Kayihan H.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, cilt.45, sa.1, ss.68-73, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2003.01670.x
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.68-73
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Down syndrome, occupational therapy, physical therapy, POSTURAL REACTIONS, INFANTS
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background : Children with Down syndrome have sensory integrative dysfunction as a result of limited sensory experience from lack of normal motor control. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of sensory integrative therapy alone, vestibular stimulation in addition to sensory integrative therapy and neurodevelopmental therapy, on children with Down syndrome.