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Therapeutic program for the learning disabled child

H J Mathis, H W Harshman

    Physical Therapy
    |July 1, 1977
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    This study shows that targeted physical therapy and home programs significantly improved motor and perceptual skills in children with learning disabilities. These interventions led to better body part identification and gross motor function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Physical Therapy

    Background:

    • Learning disabilities affect children's development across multiple domains.
    • Perceptual-motor, visual, and auditory skills are crucial for academic and daily functioning.
    • Early intervention can mitigate developmental deficits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a remedial physical therapy program for children with learning disabilities.
    • To assess improvements in perceptual-motor, visual, and auditory skills.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for classroom integration.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty-two children with learning disabilities underwent developmental assessments.
    • Twelve children with significant deficits received specialized physical therapy and home programs.

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  • Interventions focused on perceptual-motor, visual, and auditory skill remediation over eight weeks.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in body part identification, spatial awareness, and gross motor activities.
    • Children demonstrated enhanced shape constancy after the intervention period.
    • The therapy program positively impacted key developmental areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Remedial physical therapy, combined with home-based exercises, is effective for children with learning disabilities.
    • Interventions can lead to measurable improvements in foundational developmental skills.
    • These findings support the integration of physical therapy recommendations into educational settings.