Down Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
This is a prospective pilot study, in which early intervention will be compared with home programs with children with Down Syndrome from 0 to three years old. 30 child/family will be recruited to this
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Eligibility
Age
No minimum to 3 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children with Down Syndrome. Children util 3 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with associated comorbidities as cerebral palsy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to demonstrate early intervention associated with individualized home programs based on Family-Centered Practice, promotes improvement in neuropsychomotor development and in the occupational performance of young children with Down Syndrome. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study will add new information to the scarce literature on disciplines of occupational therapy in Down syndrome, being able to expand the technical-scientific knowledge and fill some existing gaps in the literature.;There may be potential gains for the overall development of the child.;The proposed intervention includes the family in the process, and can generate a sense of empowerment and acceptance in parents and caregivers. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactRafael Magalhaes
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Outcome results
None listed