| Clinicians' perceptions of the benefits of aquatic therapy for young children with autism: a preliminary study. | |
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PMID: 16938823 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: This purpose of this study was to identify clinicians' perceptions of the benefits of aquatic therapy for young children with autism. METHODS: Eighteen aquatic occupational therapists treating young children with autism responded to a survey soliciting their opinions on changes in skill performance resulting from aquatic therapy. RESULTS: A majority of clinicians reported a substantial increase in swim skills, attention,muscle strength, balance, tolerating touch, initiating/maintaining eye contact, and water safety. CONCLUSION: The impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions seen in children with autism can be wide-ranging and outcomes can be difficult to operationally define and measure. In this preliminary study, clinicians identified the areas they perceived as improving as a result of aquatic therapy. This information could help narrow the field of likely outcomes as a first step toward studies of the effectiveness of aquatic therapy for children with autism. |
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Authors:
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Darcy S Vonder Hulls; Lisa K Walker; Janet M Powell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics Volume: 26 ISSN: 0194-2638 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-08-29 Completed Date: 2006-12-07 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109120 Medline TA: Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hoquiam School District, Hoquiam, WA, USA. |
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Attitude of Health Personnel* Autistic Disorder / rehabilitation* Child Child, Preschool Female Humans Hydrotherapy* Male Questionnaires Treatment Outcome |
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