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  • Title: Therapeutic program for the learning disabled child.
    Author: Mathis HJ, Harshman HW.
    Journal: Phys Ther; 1977 Jul; 57(7):823-5. PubMed ID: 877152.
    Abstract:
    Thirty-two children, diagnosed as having learning disabilities, were evaluated according to developmental scales for problems in perceptual-motor, visual, and auditory skills by a physical therapist. Of these children, 12 had significant deficits in all these areas and remedial therapy was prescirbed. Short-term goals and long-term goals were defined. Parents were instructed in home programs to be carried out three times a week which were designed to supplement the w-ekly therapy sessions. After eight weeks, significant improvements were seen in identification of body parts, movement in space, gross motor activities (activities without rhythm components), and shape constancy. Appropriate classroom recommendations were made based on these results and the evaluations of other professionals as the child reached school age.
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