Hydrotherapy for Rett Syndrome

Bumin, Gonca

doi:10.1080/16501970306107

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“…Flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance, balance, agility and power also increased in these children. In the case described here, the amount of stereotypical autistic movements decreased after hydrotherapy; the results of this study are similar to the results of the Yilmaz et al (2002) and Bumin et al (2002). O'Connor et al (2000) suggested that physical activity programs for children with autism can include any rhythmic and large muscle activities.…”

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confidence: 81%

The Influence of Physical Exercise on Individuals With Autism: Is Physical Exercise Able to Help Autistic?

Awamleh

Wöll

2014

Journal of Social Sciences

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The purpose of this study is to provide some background information on autism and how physical activity may be helping individuals with autism. Increasing rates of autism have been noted: Many researchers are involved in finding treatment methods that can help autistic children. Some studies have provided evidence that physical exercise and playing organized sport has been shown to be a beneficial intervention for the treatment of autistic individuals. The development of both motor and social skills has been seen to improve from physical exercise, which presents a challenge to individuals with autism.

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 81%

The Influence of Physical Exercise on Individuals With Autism: Is Physical Exercise Able to Help Autistic?

Awamleh

Wöll

2014

Journal of Social Sciences

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“…This study's quality was rated as 3, and thus it provides weak evidence to support this result. A Level V study by Bumin et al 23 involved a single subject with Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disability encompassed by the ASD designation. The authors of this study employed the Halliwick method of hydrotherapy and measured its effects on stereotypic movements (hand-to-mouth, hand squeezing, and hand wringing) as well as on other outcomes such as feeding, functional hand use, hand skills, gait, and balance.…”

Section: Petrus Et Al Effects Of Exercise Interventions On Stereotypmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, benefits were not limited to these behaviours; several studies in this review found improvements in other areas (e.g., academic responses, on-task behaviours). 17,23,25,29 Additional limitations of this systematic review are based on the following factors. Articles included were limited to English-language publications, which may not have allowed for a complete perspective of current possible evidence.…”

Section: Petrus Et Al Effects Of Exercise Interventions On Stereotypmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Six of the studies used jogging as the exercise intervention; the remaining study used hydrotherapy (see Table 5). Post-exercise self-stimulatory behaviours were measured using time-sampling techniques in all studies except that of Bumin et al, 23 who did not include this methodological detail. Time sampling measures the occurrence or non-occurrence of a behaviour or event at specific points over an observation period (e.g., once every 30 seconds).…”

Section: Self-stimulatory Behaviourmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effects of Exercise Interventions on Stereotypic Behaviours in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Petrus¹,

Adamson²,

Block³

et al. 2008

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize evidence from studies examining the effect of exercise interventions on stereotypic behaviours in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: Only exercise-related physical therapy (PT) interventions were included. A multifaceted search strategy identified studies published between 1980 and 2007. Quality was assessed using the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Study Quality Scale, the Clinical Relevance Tool for Case Studies, and the Quality, Rigour or Evaluative Criteria tool. Results: Seven studies met our inclusion criteria; four of these used single-subject research designs, two were group studies, and one was a case study. Ages and behavioural characteristics of the children (N ¼ 25) varied among the studies. Levels of evidence ranged from II to V (of a possible I-V). Study quality scores ranged from 2 to 5 (range: 0 to 7); mean ¼ 3.9, mode ¼ 5. Few studies in this area of PT practice have been published, and those identified scored low levels of rigour on the AACPDM criteria. Conclusions: Research suggests that exercise provides short-term reductions of stereotypic behaviours in children with ASD. Future research with stronger evidence levels, greater rigour, and longer-term outcome assessment is required to determine specific exercise parameters.

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“…For example, participation by one 11 year old child in a an eight-week course of structured hydrotherapy sessions was associated with increased hand and feeding skills, and decreased hand stereotypies, hyperactivity and anxiety. 46 A multiple baseline single case design study was conducted with five girls and women ranging in age from three to 23 years to assess the effects of a self-feeding training program.…”

Section: Management Of Hand Stereotypies and Hand Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%