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Direct linkMoya-Galé, Gemma; Keller, Bryan; Escorial, Sergio; Levy, Erika S. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2021
Purpose: This study examined the effects of Speech Intelligibility Treatment (SIT) on intelligibility and naturalness of narrative speech produced by francophone children with dysarthria due to cerebral palsy. Method: Ten francophone children with dysarthria were randomized to one of two treatments, SIT or Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy…
Descriptors: French, Comprehension, Pronunciation, Cerebral Palsy
Bayo-Tallón, Vanessa; Esquirol-Caussa, Jordi; Pàmias-Massana, Montserrat; Planells-Keller, Kalia; Cascos-Rodríguez, Ana; Palao-Vidal, Diego J. – SAGE Open, 2020
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder. Common symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive functions deficit, often with comorbidities. Main treatment involves pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies (cognitive-behavioral therapy, psycho-pedagogical programs). Emerging…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Students with Disabilities, Intervention, Drug Therapy
Moore, Adam M.; Clapham, Emily D.; Deeney, Theresa A. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2018
This qualitative study was designed to understand parents' perceptions of their children's participation in an inclusive surf therapy programme in the United States. Ten parents and one caregiver were interviewed about theirs and their children's experience in the surf programme. Parent discussions centred on the child, parent/caregiver,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Interviews
Whalen, Cara N.; Case-Smith, Jane – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
Purpose: This systematic review examined the efficacy of hippotherapy or therapeutic horseback riding (THR) on motor outcomes in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Databases were searched for clinical trials of hippotherapy or THR for children with CP. Results: Nine articles were included in this review. Although the current level of…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Development, Horses
Reidy, Teressa Garcia; Naber, Erin; Viguers, Emily; Allison, Kristen; Brady, Kathleen; Carney, Joan; Salorio, Cynthia; Pidcock, Frank – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
A single-group pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate functional outcomes of a constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) protocol implemented in an outpatient therapy center. The participants were 29 children with hemiplegia, ages 1.6-19.1 years old. The less-involved upper limb was placed in a cast that was worn 24 hr a day, 7 days a…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Effect Size, Occupational Therapy
Niemeijer, A. S.; Smits-Engelsman, B. C. M.; Schoemaker, M. M. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2007
The aim of this study was to evaluate neuromotor task training (NTT), a recently developed child-centred and task-oriented treatment programme for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). A treatment and a non-treatment control group of children with DCD were included. Children were selected if they scored below the 15th centile on…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development
Peer reviewedDarrah, Johanna; Law, Mary; Pollock, Nancy – Infants and Young Children, 2001
This article discusses family-centered functional therapy, a model of practice for children with motor dysfunction based on tenets derived from family-centered philosophy and dynamic systems theory. This model stipulates that parents must be included in the identification of functional goals. Positive results of pilot work with 12 children are…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Family Involvement, Family Programs
Lotan, M.; Isakov, E.; Merrick, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2004
To investigate the feasibility of a physical exercise programme with treadmill for persons with Rett syndrome (RS) in order to promote fitness and health. A daily training programme on a treadmill was designed for four females with RS over a period of 2 months with tests performed in three intervals, at time 1, 2 and 3, 2 months apart with…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Physical Therapy, Physical Fitness
