The effectiveness of occupational therapy for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A case study
- VernacularTitle:Хөгжлийн бэрхшээлтэй хүүхдүүдэд хийсэн хөдөлмөр засал эмчилгээний үр нөлөө
- Author:
Bulganchimeg S
1
,
2
;
Myendigul B
1
;
Tuyajargal T
1
;
Tungalag G
2
;
Khongorzul Ts
2
;
Erdenetsetseg M
2
Author Information
1. Enerel Child Development Center
2. School of Nursing, MNUMS
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Sensory Processing, Behavior, Developmental Disabilities, Occupational Therapy
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;87(3):116-122
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Children with developmental disabilities benefit from
support in motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive development, and
social skills. Mongolia has trained occupational therapists for a decade,
with 37% specializing in pediatrics, but long-term therapy facilities remain
limited.
Aim:This study provides a case report on a child with
developmental disabilities who received occupational therapy to evaluate
improvements in sensory processing, social communication, and
daily living skills.
Materials and Methods:The study participants were
purposively selected from children undergoing occupational therapy at
the “Enerel” Child Development Center. Participant A is a 16-year-old
male with hearing and speech impairments, as well as an intellectual
disability. The initial assessment showed poor sensory processing and
behavioral problems and communication difficulties. A tailored program
incorporating sensory-based therapies, communication cards, and sign
language was developed with caregiver collaboration. Occupational
therapy was conducted five times weekly for 11 weeks. Pre and post
test assessments included goal attainment scaling (GAS) and Sensory
profile 2 (Child).
Results:The participant showed improved communication
using cards and sign language, better emotional regulation,
enhanced sensory processing, and reduced hyperactivity to external
stimuli. Goal Achievement (GAS) +2, meaning the goal was achieved
better than expected and positive changes were found on the Sensory
profile 2, with large effect sizes.
Conclusion:The study found that sensory-
based occupational therapy and sign language training improved
occupational performance and goal achievement in children with sensory,
behavioral, and communication difficulties.
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