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The conductive environment enhances gross motor function of girls with Rett syndrome. A pilot study
Meir Lotan1, Rony Schenker, Judy Wine
1Israeli Rett Syndrome Centre, Sheba Hospital, Ramat-Gan, Israel. ml_pt_rs@netvision.net.il
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.
