ONGOING STUDY CONDUCTED ON THE THE IMPORTANCE OF NEUROPROPRIOCEPTIVE FACILITATION TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Abstract

This paper is a study of a group of 6 subjects with the Down syndrome, all of the same
gender and scholar age. The research was in progress for about 6 months, aiming to establish a
structured kinesy therapy program, being adjusted to the subjects’ individual particulariaties,
eventually achieving a better motor coordination in performing their daily activities. As an evaluation
method, a test called “Sensory Profile” (according to Dunn, 1999) was administered, to establish the
sensory- motor level in people with disabilities. The scores of this test showed ( see table 2), that
applying a specific behaviour therapy improves some deficietary elements, such as: the overall
muscular tone, the control skills, coordination and skill.