[Swimming programme for mentally retarded children and its impact on skills development].
People with Down syndrome suffer from many social, psychological and motor function problems. Current research has looked at swimming programmes to assess their impact on such problems. The programme described here was applied for a 3-month period, with music being used as one of the tools. The results were very positive and children showed significant improvement in agility, self-esteem and behaviour patterns. The programme is thus effective in enhancing the integrated development of children with Down syndrome.
Seif Eldin
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Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt. amira@contact.com.eg
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001076:Aptitude; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D002657:Child Development; D003142:Communication; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004534:Egypt; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D009147:Music Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011340:Problem Solving; D015397:Program Evaluation; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012649:Self Concept; D012951:Socialization; D013550:Swimming / Q000523:psychology