PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND HYPERACTIVITY

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