Enhancing Child Self-Confidence Of Occupational Performance Through The Use Of A Movement Program

<p>Sensorimotor deficits are a result of a child's difficulties processing sensory input in combination with motor incoordination. This can lead to many difficulties for children's occupational performance, which in turn, can lead to a decrease in self-confidence for those children. This mixed-method study, through pre and post test results combined with parent reported data, sought to determine if a movement program that combines motor, sensory, and self-awareness components is an effective means of increasing the self-confidence of children with sensorimotor deficits. The results of this study demonstrate an increase in self-confidence in the ability to complete activities of daily living, socially participate, and increase participation in leisure. This study will help guide future research in the development of therapeutic programs to increase the self-confidence of children with sensorimotor impairments. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2017

Author dc:creator

• Coleman, Emily

• Occupational Therapy

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2017 Emily Coleman

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/479

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1477