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Cazalets, Jean René; Bestaven, Emma; Doat, Emilie; Baudier, Marie Pierre; Gallot, Cécile; Amestoy, Anouck; Bouvard, Manuel; Guillaud, Etienne; Guillain, Isabelle; Grech, Emelyne; Van-gils, Julien; Fergelot, Patricia; Fraisse, Sonia; Taupiac, Emmanuelle; Arveiler, Benoit; Lacombe, Didier – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a rare genetic disease that associates intellectual disability with somatic characteristics. We have conducted a study of the overall motor abilities of RTS participants. Static postural performance as well as gait parameters were somewhat decreased, although not significantly compared to typically developing…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Genetic Disorders, Children, Intellectual Disability
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Silva, V.; Campos, C.; Sá, A.; Cavadas, M.; Pinto, J.; Simões, P.; Machado, S.; Murillo-Rodríguez, E.; Barbosa-Rocha, N. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: People with Down syndrome (DS) usually display reduced physical fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength and abnormal body composition), motor proficiency impairments (balance and postural control) and physical functional limitations. Exergames can be an appealing alternative to enhance exercise engagement and compliance, whilst…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Physical Fitness, Muscular Strength