Evaluation of Motor Rehabilitation Methods in Children with Down Syndrome: A Review Study

Mina Salem¹ Mohammadali Mehrbakhsh Markhali²

1) M.A. Student in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili,
2) M.A. Student in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili,

IOI Code : XBHE-EGKCC
Publication : International Conference on Exceptional Children(peec-uma.ir)
Abstract :
    Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal disorders, and children with Down syndrome have defects in gross and fine motor skills. Given that motor skills play an important role in having independence, the purpose of this study was to provide a brief study of this syndrome and familiarity with motor rehabilitation methods in children with Down syndrome. The research method used in this study was library and valid sources including articles, books, specialized scientific databases and related theses were used. Among the major motor problems in children with Down syndrome are muscular dysfunction, low physical ability, and high mobility of joints. As a result, these children s motor activity decreases and this can affect their motor skills development. Motor rehabilitation of children with Down syndrome is performed in three general categories related to gross, fine motor, and balance motor skills, which are detailed in the text.

Keywords : down syndrome motor rehabilitation gross motor skills fine motor skills