Article

The Effect of Balance and Visual Attention Concentration Behaviors in Child With Cerebral Palsy who Receive Sensory Integration Program

Author

김미점(Mi-Geom Kim), 박재국(Jae-Kook Park)

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pp. 81~90 / 2006 Vol.14 No.1

Abstract

Objective : This study aimed to evaluate the effects of tactile and vestibular sensory integrative programs on the balance and visual attention concentration behaviors in child with cerebral palsy.Methods : Design was a single-subject ABA reversal design conducting 34 sessions. The subject was tested five times before, twenty-four times during, and five times after intervention.Results : Balance and Visual Attention Concentration behaviors are effected on sensory integrative program. Twinkling of an eye behaviors did large change by this study. Hand support, avoiding of eye contact and twinkling of an eye behaviors was reduced by the therapy.Conclusion : Tactile and Vestibular Sensory Integration program can be an effective method to improve Balance and visual attention Concentration of child with cerebral palsy.

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