CHILD with Cerebral Palsy Benefited from Motor Sequencing Training: Case Report
Author(s)
Kiseleva N, Kiselev S
Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Background: It is known that cerebral palsy has negative effect on the the development of neurocognitive abilities and executive functions in children. It is important to receive the evidence for efficiency of different trainings that are aimed to help children with cerebral palsy. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of 12 weeks of motor sequencing training on the executive abilities in a child with cerebral palsy. Methods: The child is 6 year old boy. The neuropsychological assessment of child has revealed the deficit in executive abilities. Child participated in 12 weeks of motor sequencing training. A total of 36 therapy sessions lasting 50 minutes were performed. This therapy trains the child to plan, sequence and process information more effectively through repetition of goal-directed movements. This training is built on the conceptual framework derived from the work of Luria’s theory of restoration of neurocognitive functions (Luria, 1963, 1974). Results: Neuropsychological assessment (NEPSY) of child after the intervention period has revealed apparent progress in performance of 4 subtests which are designed to assess executive abilities and attention (Tower, Auditory Attention and Response Set, Visual Attention, Statue). Conclusion: According to result of this case report it can be assumed that motor sequencing training can be used as a prospective treatment approach for development of executive abilities in children with cerebral palsy.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2020-09, ISPOR Asia Pacific 2020, Seoul, South Korea
Value in Health Regional, Volume 22S (September 2020)
Code
PMS14
Topic
Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Patient Behavior and Incentives, Patient-reported Outcomes & Quality of Life Outcomes
Disease
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pediatrics