The Application of Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Therapy in Children with Cerebral Palsy – Quantitative Research
Keywords:
occupational therapy, motor dysfunction, sensory dysfunction, combining therapies, pediatricsAbstract
Neurodevelopmental treatment and Ayres sensory integration therapy are two of the most frequently used therapies in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. The purpose was to gain an insight into the use of both approaches among Slovenian occupational therapists. We used quantitative descriptive method. Our sample consisted of 34 occupational therapists who use neurodevelopmental treatment and/or Ayres sensory integration therapy in children with cerebral palsy. Therapists filled out a survey. The data were analysed quantitatively, using descriptive statistics. Efficient treatment requires taking into account the child's diagnosis (82% agreement), the use of identical, standardized assessment tools (100% agreement), the definition of objective in collaboration with parents and children (100% agreement) and the combination of elements from various methods (neurodevelopmental treatment 100%, Ayres sensory integration therapy 94% agreement). According to the therapists, the efficiency of rehabilitation depends on the choice of a suitable therapeutic programme that treats the child, his family and his environment in a holistic way.
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