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Motor training program in children with fetal alcohol syndrome
Author(s) -
Pinner Audrey Anna,
Robbins Bradley Wayne,
Thompson Whitney Rose,
Vaughn Josh Austin,
Walter Tara Leigh,
Raynes Ediberto Alcantara
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.693.8
Subject(s) - motor skill , fetal alcohol syndrome , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , psychology , motor learning , population , physical medicine and rehabilitation , developmental psychology , medicine , pregnancy , psychiatry , neuroscience , environmental health , biology , genetics
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is manifested among children whose mothers consumed alcohol during gestation. Symptoms of this disorder are varied, specifically affecting neurodevelopmental delay. Several studies suggest that using task‐specific motor training interventions in children with motor development delays increased their ability to perform motor tasks. Using verbal, visual, and auditory cues in conjunction with motor training have been proven to improve motor skills among children with motor developmental delay. In FAS, the diminished motor control does not improve throughout life, which warrants early intervention. There has been no evidence‐based literature that evaluates the use of interventions to increase motor skills in this population. Using Oxford Level of Evidence, we decided to explore the literature on increasing the motor skills and thereby come up with a physical therapy intervention that will improve the quality of life of children affected with FAS.