Authors:
Lotan, M.; Schenker, R.; Wine, J.; Downs, J.
Authors notes:
Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 2012;15(1):19-25
Keywords:
Conductive education, Functional abilities, Petö, Rett syndrome, article, case report
Abstract
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurological disorder usually associated with a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Conductive Education (CE) is an educational approach that has not yet been explored with regard to children with RTT. Assessing functional abilities of individuals with RTT due to CE intervention.
This study assessed the functional skills of three girls with RTT aged 35 years before and during participation in a CE programme.
Gross motor function improvements were observed at the end of the intervention period. Gross motor skills declined slightly in all participants over the summer holidays but improved again a few months after recommencement of the educational year.
Replication of this study with more subjects is justified as is comparison with other educational methods. A home intervention programme should be constructed to prevent decline of skills over the summer vacation.