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Effect of sensory integration on attention span among children with infantile hemiplegia

Faizan Zaffar Kashoo1, Mehrunnisha Ahmad2

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.

International Journal of Health Sciences
|May 25, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Sensory integration therapy significantly improved attention span in children with infantile hemiplegia. These improvements were sustained for at least four months post-intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Normal sensory perception is crucial for children's learning and development.
  • Infantile hemiplegia (IH) can impact cognitive functions, including attention.
  • Understanding interventions for attention deficits in IH is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sensory integration (SI) on attention span in children with infantile hemiplegia.
  • To compare the effectiveness of SI therapy versus conventional physical therapy for attention deficits.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design with a control group was employed.
  • 17 children (12-15 years) with left-sided IH participated.
  • The experimental group received 10 SI sessions, while the control group received conventional therapy; attention was assessed using the Stroop color-word test.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant improvement in attention span was observed in the SI group compared to the control group (P > 0.0001).
  • Sensory integration demonstrated a positive effect on attention in children with left-sided IH.
  • Improvements in attention scores were maintained at a 4-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Sensory integration practice is an effective intervention for enhancing attention span in children with left-sided infantile hemiplegia.
  • SI therapy offers a promising approach to address attention deficits in this population.
  • The positive effects of SI on attention are durable, persisting beyond the intervention period.
Abstract

Keywords:
Adolescentattentionhemiplegiapilot projectssensory integration therapy

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