The effect of eight weeks of perceptual-motor exercises on executive functions and the development of fundamental motor skills in children with intellectual disabilities
Background and aims: Children with intellectual disabilities often experience deficits in executive functions and motor skills. This study aimed to investigate the impact of perceptual-motor exe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Iran Air Force Health Administration
2024-12-01
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| Series: | فصلنامه ابن سینا |
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| Online Access: | http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-1353-en.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background and aims: Children with intellectual disabilities often experience deficits in executive functions and motor skills. This study aimed to investigate the impact of perceptual-motor exercises on improving both executive functions and the development of fundamental motor skills in children with intellectual disabilities.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre- and post-test design with a control group. Twenty children with intellectual disabilities, aged 7 to 10 years, from exceptional schools in Abdanan City, were randomly assigned to two homogeneous groups (intervention and control) based on age, weight, height, and IQ. The Development of fundamental motor skills was assessed using the TGMD-3 test, while the Conners Neuropsychological Test Questionnaire evaluated neuropsychological skills in both groups during the pre- and post-test phases. The experimental group participated in perceptual-motor exercises consisting of two 45-minute sessions per week for eight weeks, while the control group continued their regular daily activities.
Results: The perceptual-motor exercises significantly improved the development of fundamental motor skills, as evidenced by enhancements in the locomotor and ball skills subscales of the TGMD-3 test (p<0.05). Furthermore, there were significant improvements in executive functions, particularly in problem-solving and planning, emotional and behavioral organization, and overall executive function scores (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Perceptual-motor exercises effectively enhance executive functions and fundamental motor skills in children with intellectual disabilities. It is recommended that educators and occupational therapists incorporate these exercises, with appropriate precautions. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-9503 2645-4653 |