The ability of children with learning disabilities and motor delays to maintain postural stability under conditions of sensory conflict was compared to that of children who were typically developing. This test requires children to maintain standing balance while the sensory environment is systematically altered. These results suggest that some children with learning disabilities and motor delays have deficit in organization related to balance which may contribute to their motor defficits. Further study of thi possible relationship is indicated with controls for specific types of learning disabilities and types of motor deficits.
Further research is discussed.
Underlying this change are the assumptions that the family is the most critical component in promoting a childs development, and the PT and OT should support parents goals and needs to be most beneficial. The purpose of this study was to examine adoptive mothers' perceptions of the effect of PT and OT services on one aspect of parenting-caregiving competency. A qualitative methodology was chosen, using semi-structured interviews with mothers and therapists. Results suggest that while traditional therapeutic activities such as the provision of adaptive equipment and exercise programmes are important, the mother-therapist relationship and effective communication are essential in fostering perceived confidence and competence of family members. Abstract Thirty-one typically developing preschool children, who were enrolled in inclusive child care programs, reported their friendship preferences for classmates with and without special needs.