A Water-Based Intervention for a Young Child with an Acquired Brain Injury: A Case Study

Water-based interventions have a potential positive effect on people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). This article describes the implementation of such an intervention and evaluates it using the Water Orientation Alyn 2 test (WOTA2). Emily (pseudonym, six years old), has an ABI (traumatic) and w...

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Published in:Palaestra (Macomb, Ill.) Ill.), 2024-01, Vol.38 (1), p.55-59
Main Authors: Vanluyten, Kian, Iserbyt, Peter
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Brain
Brain injuries
Case studies
Children with disabilities
Injuries
Intervention
Motor ability
People with disabilities
Physical fitness
Swimming
Swimming pools
Traumatic brain injury
Water
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Summary:Water-based interventions have a potential positive effect on people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). This article describes the implementation of such an intervention and evaluates it using the Water Orientation Alyn 2 test (WOTA2). Emily (pseudonym, six years old), has an ABI (traumatic) and was enrolled in a ten-week water-based program (30min, once a week). The Halliwick concept was covered with a focus on the mental adjustment part in the beginning, together with fine and gross motor skills in the water. Emily improved on all components of WOTA2 (WMA 13%, WSBM 16%, WTOT 15%) from pretest to posttest after 10 lessons and maintained these results during a retention test after 16 weeks.
ISSN:8756-5811
2372-1391