Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome: A Case Report

Rett syndrome (RS) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that mostly affects females. It is characterized by a regression of motor, cognitive, linguistic, and social abilities and by an inappropriate and stereotypical use of the hands. The purpose of the current study was to explore the possibilit...

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Published in:Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities 2008-03, Vol.23 (1), p.49-62
Main Authors: Pizzamiglio, Maria Rosa, Nasti, Marianna, Piccardi, Laura, Zotti, Antonella, Vitturini, Claudio, Spitoni, Grazia, Nanni, Maria Vittoria, Guariglia, Cecilia, Morelli, Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior modification
Brain
Case Studies
Children
Cognitive Development
Coordination
Developmental Disabilities
Drug therapy
Emotional Development
Genetics
Intellectual Disability
Mental Age
Mental Retardation
Music Therapy
Neurological Impairments
Nonverbal Communication
Outcomes of Treatment
Physical Disabilities
Psychomotor Skills
Rehabilitation
Self destructive behavior
Sensory Experience
Sensory Training
Skill Development
Sleep
Sleep disorders
Therapy
Visual Impairments
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Summary:Rett syndrome (RS) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that mostly affects females. It is characterized by a regression of motor, cognitive, linguistic, and social abilities and by an inappropriate and stereotypical use of the hands. The purpose of the current study was to explore the possibility of rehabilitating purposeful use of the hands and hand-eye coordination in individuals with this syndrome. G.P., a child affected by RS, received experimental, computerized visual-motor coordination training and a sensory-motor rehabilitative program specifically designed for her based on Piaget's (1937) theory of cognitive development. After 3 years of therapy, G.P. partially regained the use of her hands as an instrument of object knowledge and as a means of communicating with people.
ISSN:1088-3576
1538-4829
DOI:10.1177/1088357607311446