Abstract

MARIA HELENA, Rubio G. Evaluation of sensory modulation in a children group of preschool and school age with deficits in daily activities. rev.fac.med. [online]. 2010, vol.58, n.4, pp.283-292. ISSN 0120-0011.

Background. Children with difficulties in processing and modulation sensory information, present difficulties in performing daily activities, developing habits, and daily routines in the performing academic and family roles, in correctly appreciating their abilities, and in taking responsibilities for their actions. Traditionally, assessment and intervention with these children has focused on the disability management. The ICF recognizes the individuality and the barriers and facilitators stemming from environmental and personal factors. Objectives. Compare the evaluation of children group with sensory integration deficit from the point of view of disability and CIF evaluation on daily activities deficits. Materials and Methods. The study was exploratory and descriptive, six pre-school and twenty-two students who attended SERH between September 2008 and March 2009. We compared and coded the score for each element of the sensory profile Based upon these; we evaluated bodily functioning and participation in daily activities. Results. The results demonstrate compatibility between the functions and participation activities and sections of sensory processing, but not, in relation to the factors for the specificity of the test. Characterization of sensory processing conditions is feasible with the combined use of references. Conclusion. This study shows that sensory stimulation can have a positive impact in development and performance of daily activities in disabled children. There is increasing need to provide appropriate treatment alternatives through proper professional and family education.

Keywords : international classification of functioning; disability and health; sensation disorders.

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