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Combined Sensory Integration Therapy plus Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NT) versus NT Alone for Motor and Attention in Children with Down Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Metehan Yana; Erdogan Kavlak; Musa Günes – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
In this study, we aimed to analyze the incremental effects of sensory integration therapy (SIT) plus neurodevelopmental therapy (NT) versus NT alone on the attention and motor skills in children with Down syndrome (DS). We randomly assigned into experimental (i.e. SIT + NT; n = 21) and control (i.e. NT alone; n = 21) groups. While NT was applied…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration, Therapy, Attention
Investigation of the Effects of Physical Education Activities on Motor Skills and Quality of Life in Children with Intellectual Disability
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Özkan, Zekiye; Kale, Rasim – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Aim: This study was carried out in order to examine whether there is a difference between the quality of life and motor skills of children with intellectual disability who participate in physical education activities and those who do not participate. Method: This study was conducted with a total of 34 children with 16 children in the control group…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Education, Intellectual Disability
Does the Combination of Physical Activity and Attention Training Affect the Motor Skills and Cognitive Activities of Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability?
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Korkusuz, Sevda; Top, Elif – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID) were worse than their peers who typically develop in motor skills and attention-demanding assignments. In this study, effect of a 14-week physical activity and attention training practise on the motor skills, visual retention, perception and attention levels of students with MID were analysed.…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Psychomotor Skills, Attention, Physical Activities
Moving Well-Being Well: Evaluating the Efficacy, Impact on Gender, and Role of Teacher Fidelity of a Fundamental Movement Skill-Based Intervention in Irish Primary School Children
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Nathan Gavigan; Johann Issartel; Cameron Peers; Sarahjane Belton – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2024
Purpose: Competence in fundamental movement skills (FMS) is purported to be linked with increased physical activity participation. Yet, recent research suggests a low level of FMS proficiency in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, impact on gender, and influence of teacher fidelity on the Moving Well-Being Well…
Descriptors: Motion, Skill Development, Intervention, Well Being
A Hybrid Intervention Combining Group-Based Physical Activity and an Individual Goal-Oriented Approach for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Pre-Post Intervention Study
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Imai, Yuto; Naruse, Hiroaki; Kurita, Rina; Hiratani, Michio; Tomori, Kounosuke – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2023
This study aimed to examine the outcomes and feasibility of a hybrid group-based intervention combining physical activity and an individual goal-oriented approach for children with developmental disabilities. We employed a single-arm pre-test/post-test repeated-measures design. Outcome measures were based on participants' achievement of individual…
Descriptors: Group Activities, Intervention, Physical Activities, Developmental Disabilities
Playing Games Can Improve Physical Performance in Children with Autism
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Hassani, Fahimeh; Shahrbanian, Shahnaz; Shahidi, Seyed Houtan; Sheikh, Mahmoud – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by deficits in social communication, interaction, and stereotypical behaviours. Children with ASD have not enough opportunities to participate in physical activity (PA), which lead to increase fitness and health problem. The aim of this study was to compare two…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Psychomotor Skills