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[Sensorimotor training in children with motor retardation].
Tijdschrift Voor Kindergeneeskunde
|August 1, 1983
Summary
Sensory motor training aids children with delayed motor development. Our study found 54% of children showed significant motor skill improvement after training, indicating its effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Neurorehabilitation
Context:
- Sensory motor training is a common intervention for children experiencing delayed motor development.
- The Oseretsky test is frequently employed to assess motor skills before and after interventions.
- Evaluating motor development is crucial for understanding a child's overall progress.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of sensory motor training in children with delayed motor development.
- To quantify the motoric gains achieved through sensory motor training.
- To explore the relationship between sensory motor development and broader developmental trajectories.
Summary:
- Sensory motor training was administered to children with delayed motor development.
- The Oseretsky test was used to measure motor skills pre- and post-intervention.
- A significant motoric profit, equivalent to one year or more of development, was observed in 54% of the participants.
Impact:
- Sensory motor training can lead to measurable improvements in motor skills for a majority of children with developmental delays.
- The findings support the role of sensory motor training as a foundational element for cognitive and overall development.
- This intervention demonstrates potential for enhancing functional abilities and developmental outcomes in pediatric populations.