Abstract
Aims:: Response time (RT), that is, the time taken to respond is known to be delayed in children with Down syndrome (DS). We performed a pilot study to evaluate whether bilateral limb training can be used to train RT, in children with DS. Settings and Design:: 10 children with DS (5 males) were recruited from a special school in a suburban region using convenience sampling. Subjects and Methods:: Response time was measured using an indigenously developed RT Analyzer, before and after intervention, from right and left hand. Structured bilateral limb training was given for a period of 4 weeks, using low-cost, locally available materials, in community settings. Statistical Analysis Used:: The Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used for statistical analysis. Results:: Significant improvements in RT following 4 weeks of intervention were seen in the left hand (P = 0.006) but not in the right hand (P = 0.104). Conclusions:: Response time can be trained in children with DS using 4 weeks of bilateral limb training activities using low-cost, locally available materials.
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