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Proposal of a visual perception of assessment as routine in children with genetic or neurological disorders

Authors

  • Nathalya Alessandra Lima S. Universidad Federal de Pernambuco
  • Leslye Camila Carvalho S. Universidad Federal de Pernambuco
  • Richelle Nogueira A. Universidad Federal de Pernambuco
  • Daniela de Souza C. Universidad Federal de Pernambuco
  • Raquel Costa A. Universidad Federal de Pernambuco
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2015): Agosto
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2015.37131

Abstract

This is a descriptive, observational study that aims to determine and describe the importance of using a visuomotor behavior screening tool for children with genetic and/or neurological changes. To collect the data, a questionnaire was designed and the visual assessment script was implemented to analyze the visuomotor behavior of children. The participants were 22 children, where 81.8% of those with Down syndrome. From the ten tests composing the script, two of them (smile social contact and reach out toward the viewed object), were not answered by 63.3% of the assessed babies. Despite the population with Down syndrome be easily affected by visual changes, it was found that the children evaluated had high percentile of positive responses, which may be associated with the stimulation that these children receive. The Occupational Therapist is a qualified professional to work with child development and should be alert to the development of the visual system. Since the visual assessment script gives us important answers about the visual behavior of children, as well as being able to detect possible visual deficits, it become evident the need for its use in health services by trained occupational therapists for its application.

Keywords:

Child development, visual perception, screening, occupational therapy

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Lima S., N. A., Carvalho S., L. C., Nogueira A., R., de Souza C., D., & Costa A., R. (2015). Proposal of a visual perception of assessment as routine in children with genetic or neurological disorders. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 15(1), 65–72. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2015.37131
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
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