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KMID : 1123620110090010033
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Journal of Korean Society of Sensory Integration Therapists
2011 Volume.9 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.44
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The Improvement of the Balance and Breath Abilities for Mental Retardation by Sensory Integrative Intervention: Single Subject Research
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Kim Kyeong-Mi
Hon Eun-Kyoung
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Abstract
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Objective: Sensory integration is the organization for sensation for use. The purpose of this study is to carry out the sensory integrative intervention for the mental retardation with child and to examine change of child’s balance and breath abilities.
Method: The study performed from 25 May to 13 Autumn, 2009. The design is AB design(baseline 3sessions, intervention 21sessions) of single-subject research design. We carried out the sensory integrative intervention(3 sessions per week) for baseline period and the sensory integrative intervention(3 sessions per week) with sensory diet every day for intervention period.
Results: The results of the sensory integrative intervention with sensory diet had positive effects for child’s breathe and balance.
Conclusion: The occupational therapists recognize the effects of the sensory integrative intervention with sensory diet and need to recommend for the family of child with disability.
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KEYWORD
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balance, breath, mental retardation, sensory integrative intervention
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