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| Author(s): |
Brugnaro, B. H.
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Pauletti, M. F.
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Lima, C. R. G.
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Verderio, B. N.
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Fonseca-Angulo, R. I.
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Romao-Silva, B.
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de Campos, A. C.
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Rosenbaum, P.
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Rocha, N. A. C. F.
Total Authors: 9
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH; v. 68, n. 4, p. 11-pg., 2024-01-06. |
| Abstract | |
Background Children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS) may experience impairments in sensory and motor skills that can be interrelated. The purposes of this study were (i) to compare the sensory processing patterns and gross motor function between children and adolescents with DS and with typical development (TD) and (ii) to explore associations between these areas in both DS and TD groups.Method This cross-sectional study involved a sample size of 25 participants with DS (mean age 10.24 +/- 2.04 years) and 25 participants with TD (mean age 10.04 +/- 2.82 years). The sensory processing patterns were assessed using the Sensory Profile Second Version questionnaire, and the gross motor function was measured with the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) dimensions (D) standing, and (E) walking, running, and jumping. Differences between groups were tested using the Mann-Whitney test, and the relationship between the variables was examined using Spearman's correlation tests, with a significance level set at 5%.Results Children with DS showed greater difficulties with sensory processing than TD children in Seeker (P < 0.001), Avoider (P < 0.001), Sensitivity (P < 0.001), Registration (P < 0.001), Auditory (P < 0.001), Touch (P = 0.001), Movements (P = 0.001), Oral (P = 0.028), Conduct (P = 0.005), Socioemotional (P < 0.001), and Attentional (P < 0.001) domains. Additionally, children with DS presented lower gross motor function than TD in GMFM-88, standing (P < 0.001) and walking, running, and jumping (P < 0.001). Correlations were found between greater difficulties with sensory processing in Touch and lower gross motor function in walking, running, and jumping for the DS group.Conclusion Our results suggest there are more difficulties in sensory processing patterns and gross motor function in children with DS than in TD. Also, there is a single association between more difficulties in sensory processing and less well-developed motor function in the DS group. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of all these aspects should be performed in children and adolescents with DS, along with the provision of relevant interventions addressing specific needs. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/09653-8 - SENSORY PROFILE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH MOTOR PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE DOMICILIARY CONTEXT |
| Grantee: | Beatriz Helena Brugnaro |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/06063-0 - Effects of a cognitive-motor dual task complexity during sit-to-stand activity in children with cerebral palsy |
| Grantee: | Bruna Romão da Silva |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/26847-0 - Participation in the home context of children and adolescents with Down Syndrome |
| Grantee: | Beatriz Helena Brugnaro |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Scientific Initiation |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/13570-6 - Characterization of the Activity and Participation of children and adolescents with Down Syndrome: influence of biopsychosocial factors |
| Grantee: | Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 19/13716-0 - Determinants of participation in home, at school and at community settings of children and adolescents with Down Syndrome |
| Grantee: | Beatriz Helena Brugnaro |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |
| FAPESP's process: | 20/02818-4 - Tele-care in times of social isolation: effect of a home intervention protocol directed at activity, participation and the environmental context on the functionality of infants at biological risk: randomized controlled clinical trial |
| Grantee: | Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |