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ERIC Number: EJ645005
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-5586
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An Effective Oral Motor Intervention Protocol for Infants and Toddlers with Low Muscle Tone.
Kumin, Libby; Von Hagel, Kimberly Chapman; Bahr, Diane Chapman
Infant-Toddler Intervention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, v11 n3-4 p181-200 Sep-Dec 2001
Parents were trained to provide infants (n=4) with low muscle tone secondary to Down Syndrome with a home intervention oral motor training program. Four case studies indicate that all four children demonstrated improved oral motor function for eating, drinking, and speaking. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, Exercise, Home Programs, Infants, Motor Reactions, Muscular Strength, Parents as Teachers, Physical Disabilities, Physical Therapy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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