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| Author(s): |
das Neves Cardoso, Aline Christine
[1]
;
de Campos, Ana Carolina
[1]
;
dos Santos, Mariana Martins
[1]
;
Cabrera Santos, Denise Castilho
[2]
;
Ciento Ferreira Rocha, Nelci Adriana
[1]
Total Authors: 5
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Phys Therapy, BR-13560 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Metodista Piracicaba, Phys Therapy Human Movement Sci Grad Program, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY; v. 27, n. 2, p. 135-141, SUM 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 10 |
| Abstract | |
Purpose: To compare gross motor performance of children with Down syndrome (DS) and typical development (TD) at 2 to 4 months (Phase I) and at 2 years of age (Phase II) and to investigate the relation between early motor performance and later outcome. Methods: Seventeen infants (10 with TD and 7 with DS) were assessed in Phase I using the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP); 25 children were assessed in Phase ll using the gross motor scale of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III); 10 participants were enrolled in both phases. Results: TIMP and Bayley-III scores were lower in the DS group. In both groups, TIMP z scores were predictive of Bayley-III scores. Conclusions: Children with DS show difficulties in early postural control and activities requiring speed, postural control, and balance. The finding that early performance relates to later outcome reinforces the relevance of early and task-specific intervention. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/08004-0 - Development of exploratory and manipulative skills in Down syndrome children. |
| Grantee: | Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |