Sensory Integration and Down's Syndrome

Nommensen, Annabelle; Maas, Frikkie

doi:10.1177/030802269305601208

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“…Nommensen and Maas (1993) considered neural integration in relation to children with Down's syndrome. They questioned the potential for structural reorganisation in the brain to improve CNS efficiency, due to the underlying neuropathology.…”

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Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Programme Based on Sensory Integration Theory for Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities

Soper¹,

Thorley²

1996

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The purpose of this 2-year re&earch project was to seek an effective Intervention to address the needs of adults with severe learning disabilities. The authors, funded by the North Thames Regional Health Authority, drew on sensory Integrative (51) theory and practice to carry out this work. This article details the first year of research.A pre-test, post-test twe.-group experImental design was used. Thirty subjects aged from 23 to 50 years were assigned to an experimental or a control group (that Is, 15 subjects In each group). The subjects lived In an Institutional setting, were without speech, had minimal attention and concentration and presented with tactile defensiveness and/or aversive response to movement. Members of the experimental group received a weekly SI-based treatment session and members of the control group received weekly sensory stimulation. sessions varied from a few minutes to one hour and generally lengthened with the subjects' Increasing adjustment to the new environment.Three types of checklist were used for assessment at the pre-test and post·test stages. Analysis of data from the 28 subjects who completed the study showed a statistically significant Improvement In both groups, a statistically significant greater Improvement In the experimental than In the control group In some areas only, and no negative correlation between age and improvement In either group. The research Indicates that 51-based treatment can benefit this client group.

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Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Programme Based on Sensory Integration Theory for Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities

Soper¹,

Thorley²

1996

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…Connolly, Bolton, Cain-Johnston, Johnson and Parker-Scruggs (2003) suggest a delay in the acquisition of sensory processing in their study of infants with DS. Nommensen and Maas (1993) and Uyankik and colleagues (2003) studied the effects of vestibular stimulation, and a combination of vestibular stimulation, sensory integrative therapy, and neurodevelopmental therapy, respectively, on children with DS. Literature corresponding to parental perceptions of the various challenges their children with DS experience primarily focuses on social factors such as access to health care, parental satisfaction with service delivery, political barriers, future vocational opportunities, and access to social supports throughout their child's life span (Hanson, 2003;Law et al, 2003;Sayers, Cowden, & Sherrill, 2002).…”

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Reported Sensory Processing of Children with Down Syndrome

Bruni¹,

Cameron

Dua

et al. 2010

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

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Investigators have identified delays and differences in cognitive, language, motor, and sensory development in children with Down syndrome (DS). The purpose of this study was to determine the parent-reported frequency of sensory processing issues in children with DS aged 3–10 years, and the parent-reported functional impact of those sensory issues. Parents completed the short sensory profile (SSP) and a parent questionnaire (PQ). SSP results revealed a total score definite difference rate of 49%. Highest rates of probable and definite difference were in the low energy/weak, underresponsive/seeks sensation, and auditory filtering subsections of the SSP. Themes were generated from responses on the PQ regarding the functional impact of sensory differences on occupational performance in their children with DS, and related strategies currently used by parents. Findings from the study provide information to parents and health care professionals regarding sensory processing patterns in children with DS, and provide foundational data for future research.

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“…The application of programmed vestibular stimulation alone or in conjunction with other forms of sensory stimulation has been widely used to improve neuromotor performance in children with mental retardation (Arendt, MacLean, & Baumeister, 1988Nommensen & Maas, 1993. The rationale of using vestibular stimulation is based on the assumption that vestibular stimulation can improve hypotonia (Ayres, 1972).…”

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Heart rate response to vestibular stimulation in two children with Down's syndrome: A pilot study

Edwards

Yuen

1996

Aus Occup Therapy J

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This pilot study described the effects of a programmed vestibular stimulation on heart rate change in two children with Down's syndrome exhibiting congenital heart defects. The stimulation programme was applied twice weekly for eight weeks. The total amount of controlled rotary vestibular stimulation provided within each trial was approximately 1.5 minutes, and the average intensity of the stimulation was at a frequency of about 0.5 Hz. Heart rate was recorded before and after each programmed stimulation. The two children responded physiologically to stimulation: their heart rate decreased but remained within normal limits. It appeared that autonomic response as indicated by heart rate change and behavioural cues from the two children provided a safety guide for the amount and intensity of the stimulation.

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Sensory Integration and Down's Syndrome

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Programme Based on Sensory Integration Theory for Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities

Effectiveness of an Occupational Therapy Programme Based on Sensory Integration Theory for Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities

Reported Sensory Processing of Children with Down Syndrome

Heart rate response to vestibular stimulation in two children with Down's syndrome: A pilot study

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