Influence of intensive therapy on management of ordinary daily activities of individuals with cerebral palsy from the perspective of helping professions Cover Image

Vliv intenzivní terapie na zvládání běžných denních aktivit jedinců s mozkovou obrnou z pohledu pomáhajících profesí
Influence of intensive therapy on management of ordinary daily activities of individuals with cerebral palsy from the perspective of helping professions

Author(s): Michal Vostrý, Barbora Lanková, Ondřej Kališko, Ivana Štolová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, School education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Prešovskej univerzity v Prešove
Keywords: cerebral palsy; intensive therapy; special pedagogy; occupational therapy; social adaptability; single case;

Summary/Abstract: The presented paper reflects the results of a research survey focused on intensive therapy supporting the management of normal daily activities in individuals with cerebral palsy (according to ICD-10; F70 - mild mental retardation; G80.2 - spastic diplegic cerebral palsy). One proband, which corresponded to the relevant features, took part in the research / intensive therapy. The relevant features included the age of the proband, namely 7.0-7.12 years and a combination of mental and somatic disabilities. We used a qualitative research survey with the application of the single-case research design method. This method enabled us to monitor the development of probands in the monitored time for a long time and using a standardized FIM test (from the English Functional Assessment Measure) and the effect of our chosen intensive therapy. From the regular testing ofprobans, we formulated conclusions and recommendations for practice with regard to helping professions with a focus on special educators, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

  • Issue Year: 11/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 80-88
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Czech