Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Department of Law, Social and Sport Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2014 Mar 14;10:479-85. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S58455. eCollection 2014.
This work examined the efficacy of an integrated exercise training program (coach and family) in three children with Down syndrome to improve their motor and cognitive abilities, in particular reaction time and working memory.
The integrated exercise training program was used in three children with Down syndrome, comprising two boys (M1, with a chronological age of 10.3 years and a mental age of 4.7 years; M2, with a chronological age of 14.6 years and a mental age of less than 4 years) and one girl (F1, chronological age 14.0 years and a mental age of less than 4 years).
Improvements in gross motor ability scores were seen after the training period. Greater improvements in task reaction time were noted for both evaluation parameters, ie, time and omissions.
There is a close interrelationship between motor and cognitive domains in individuals with atypical development. There is a need to plan intervention programs based on the simultaneous involvement of child and parents and aimed at promoting an active lifestyle in individuals with Down syndrome.
本研究旨在考察综合运动训练计划（教练和家庭）对 3 名唐氏综合征儿童的有效性，以提高他们的运动和认知能力，特别是反应时间和工作记忆。
综合运动训练计划应用于 3 名唐氏综合征儿童，包括 2 名男孩（M1，实际年龄为 10.3 岁，心理年龄为 4.7 岁；M2，实际年龄为 14.6 岁，心理年龄小于 4 岁）和 1 名女孩（F1，实际年龄为 14.0 岁，心理年龄小于 4 岁）。
训练后，粗大运动能力评分有所提高。在时间和遗漏两个评估参数上，任务反应时间都有了较大的提高。
在发育异常的个体中，运动和认知领域之间存在密切的相互关系。需要计划基于儿童和家长同时参与并旨在促进唐氏综合征个体积极生活方式的干预计划。
