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The conductive environment enhances gross motor function of girls with Rett syndrome. A pilot study.
- Source :
- Developmental Neurorehabilitation; Feb2012, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p19-25, 7p, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Introduction: Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurological disorder usually associated with a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Conductive Education (CE) is an educational approach that has not yet been explored with regard to children with RTT. Objective: Assessing functional abilities of individuals with RTT due to CE intervention. Design: A single subject, AB design. Method: This study assessed the functional skills of three girls with RTT aged 3-5 years before and during participation in a CE programme. Results: Gross motor function improvements were observed at the end of the intervention period. Gross motor skills declined slightly in all participants over the summer holidays but improved again a few months after recommencement of the educational year. Conclusion: Replication of this study with more subjects is justified as is comparison with other educational methods. A home intervention programme should be constructed to prevent decline of skills over the summer vacation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17518423
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Developmental Neurorehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 70384806
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/17518423.2011.629374