head JofIMAB
Journal of IMAB
Publisher: Peytchinski Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 1312-773X (Online)
Issue: 2024, vol. 30, issue2
Subject Area: Public Health
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DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2024302.5574
Published online: 13 June 2024

Original article
J of IMAB. 2024 Apr-Jun;30(2):5574-5578
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND HYPERACTIVITY
Stefka MindovaORCID logoCorresponding Autoremail, Irina KaraganovaORCID logo,
Department of Public Health and Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University "Angel Kanchev" Ruse, Bulgaria.

ABSTRACT:
Purpose. The purpose of the study is to develop and implement in practice a physiotherapy program and an algorithm for its application in children with autism and hyperactivity and to study the effect of its impact.
Material/Methods. The survey was conducted from May 2021 to May 2023. The treatment-research contingent includes children with autism and autism spectrum disorders from 3 to 18 years of age with motor, visual, mental and multiple disabilities who attend the Day Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities "Winnie the Pooh" in Ruse.
Results. The research results show that after the applied physiotherapy program, a significantly better effect was observed regarding motor activity, muscle tone, and psycho-emotional state compared to the baseline indicators in the studied contingent.
Conclusions
. Through its specific strategies for working with children with autism, therapeutic gymnastics has a beneficial effect on increasing motor activity and further developing and strengthening motor skills.

Keywords: physiotherapy, children with autism, hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders,

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Please cite this article as: Mindova S, Karaganova I. Physiotherapy for children with autism and hyperactivity. J of IMAB. 2024 Apr-Jun;30(2):5574-5578. [Crossref - 10.5272/jimab.2024302.5574]

Corresponding AutorCorrespondence to: Stefka P. Mindova, Department of Public Health and Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev"; 97, Alexandrovska str. 7004, Ruse, Bulgaria; E-mail: smindova@uni-ruse.bg

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Received: 25 January 2024
Published online: 13 June 2024

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