Enhancing Quality of Life for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Year 2020, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 33 - 41, 20.06.2020

Erin Snapp , Leah Ketcheson Jeffrey Martin Erin Centeio

https://doi.org/10.33438/ijdshs.713634

Abstract

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is a subjective appraisal of life conditions. Disabilities often decrease QOL for individuals, due to potential physical, cognitive, and social limitations. Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have delayed fundamental motor skills (FMS) and less physical activity compared to neurotypical peers resulting in lower QOL.
Objectives/Hypothesis: In the current study we evaluated the impact of three FMS interventions over 18 months on QOL for 10 children with IDD.
Methods: Using the Pediatric Quality of Life Scale 4.0 we measured physical, social, emotional, and school functioning QOL. Visual analysis was used to evaluate the group means of each subscale across six time points, revealing a trend toward improved QOL for all 4 QOL subscales.
Results: Emotional and social function had the largest improvements. This study addresses the need for longitudinal research on how FMS interventions can enhance QOL for children with IDD.
Conclusions: Community based programs focused on FMS can help improved QOL for children with IDD.

Keywords

fundamental motor skills, visual analysis, longitudinal research

Supporting Institution

Wayne State University

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