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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
Comparison of the Executive Functions, Occupational Performance and Perceived Occupational Proficiency in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorder
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Gokcen Akyurek; Damla Aygun Gurbuz; Damla Ece Irmak – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2024
This study aimed to compare the executive functions (EFs) and occupational performance and perceived occupational proficiency (POP) in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. In this study, 72 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP; n = 22), specific learning disabilities (SpLD; n = 26) or attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Children, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Increased Serum Levels of Tumour Necrosis Factor-Like Weak Inducer of Apoptosis in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Artik, Abdülbaki; Gündüz, Bahar Öztelcan; Mizrak, Soycan; Isik, Ümit – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Introduction: A previous study has evaluated the association between serum tumour necrosis factor-like weak apoptosis inducer (TWEAK) levels and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In line with this investigation, the present study aimed to measure serum TWEAK levels to determine whether their eventual alteration might have etiopathogenetic…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severity (of Disability), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Young Children
Evaluating Physical Activities of Disabled Young People: Expectations & Challenges
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Muhammet Demirbilek – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2023
After rehabilitation or treatment in hospitals, young people with disabilities often could not engage in a variety of sports due to their physical limitations related to their illness or disability. This gives rise to certain psychological problems, reduced self-esteem and self-confident. The aim of the ReSport project is to enable young people…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Disabilities, Athletics, Motivation Techniques
Implementation of Behavior Support Plan Introduced to Mothers: A Case Study
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Güven, Didem – International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2022
Upon learning that their child has a neurodevelopmental disorder, families enter a different process and can experience problems related to their child's behavior management. This study was designed in response to a request from mothers with children diagnosed with various neurodevelopmental disorders. The study used a multi-level case study, one…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Mothers, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Behavior
Those in the Shadow of the Pandemic: Impacts of the COVID-19 Outbreak on the Mental Health of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Their Parents
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Guller, Baris; Yaylaci, Ferhat; Eyuboglu, Damla – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
This study aimed to investigate the emotional and behavioral responses of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the recent novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated factors. Our study included 299 children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and 299 mothers or fathers. Participant…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Mental Health, Children