Journal articles: 'Children and adolescents with physical disabilities'

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Widyawan, Dena. "Participation in physical activity for adolescents with disabilities: Parents' perspective." Jurnal Maenpo : Jurnal Pendidikan Jasmani Kesehatan dan Rekreasi 11, no. 1 (June 20, 2021): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.35194/jm.v11i1.1275.

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This study is to describe the role of parents in promoting the physical activity of adolescents with disabilities and to describe their perceptions of participation. This study used a qualitative descriptive design. Sample procedure using convenience sampling. A total of 28 parents of youth with disabilities aged twelve - sixteen years. Data analysis used content analysis, with the development of inductive categories using Nvivo 11 software. For eight weeks, data were collected from January to February 2020. All samples explained how many challenges involved participating in physical activities of adolescents with disabilities. After all, parents would like to see their children participating in more physical activity, but consider the promotion of physical activity to be a very demanding task that is difficult to handle alone. The finding is that the promotion of physical activity habits among adolescents with disabilities needs to be prioritized, that the support provided needs to be tailored to the needs of adolescents and their families as well as collaborative efforts and support from all partiesKeywords: adolescent, physical activity, parents, persons with disabilities

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Gordon, Robert M., Michele Zaccario, Deborah M. Sachs, Heather Ufberg, and Jennifer A. Carlson. "Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities." Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy 8, no. 2 (June 16, 2009): 113–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15289160902949900.

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Ross, Samantha M., Ellen Smit, Joonkoo Yun, Kathleen Bogart, Bridget Hatfield, and Samuel W. Logan. "Updated National Estimates of Disparities in Physical Activity and Sports Participation Experienced by Children and Adolescents With Disabilities: NSCH 2016–2017." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 17, no. 4 (April 1, 2020): 443–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2019-0421.

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Background: Children and adolescents with disabilities often report low levels of physical activity (PA). Estimating the magnitude of PA disparities has been previously challenged by underreporting and variability in subsampling of disability. Using the National Survey of Children’s Health, this study estimated the population-level PA disparities experienced and the association between disability status and PA engagement. Methods: Weighted prevalence of PA engagement (National Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd edition) and sports participation) was compared across disability groups for children (n = 20,867, 6–11 y) and adolescents (n = 28,651, 12–17 y) and found to be 12%. Age-stratified multivariable logistic regressions estimated the likelihood of PA engagement as a function of disability status and type, after adjusting for child and household factors. Results: Children, but not adolescents, with disabilities had significantly lower odds of being sufficiently active compared with peers without disabilities (adjusted odds ratio = 0.75; 95% confidence interval, 0.60–0.94). Across age groups, the lowest prevalence rates were observed among those experiencing function and mobility disabilities. Children and adolescents were significantly less likely to participate in sports compared with peers. Conclusion: Children with function and mobility disabilities were identified as priority subpopulations least likely to be sufficiently active. The disparity in sports participation highlights a critical intervention point for increasing PA among children with disabilities.

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Quaresma, Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto, and Airton Tetelbom Stein. "Attributes of primary health care provided to children/adolescents with and without disabilities." Ciência & Saúde Coletiva 20, no. 8 (August 2015): 2461–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232015208.07992014.

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AbstractThis study sought to compare the attributes of the Primary Health Care (PHC) provided by caregivers of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) to children and adolescents with and without physical disabilities in Palmas (State of Tocantins, Brazil). This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach. For data collection, the PCA Tool-Brazil (child version) was applied to caregivers of children and adolescents residing and registered in family health teams. The attributes of primary care were evaluated through scores measured according to the criteria of the instrument. The results indicated that three attributes had scores above the cutoff point for the physically disabled population and two attributes for the population without disabilities. Overall, the data showed no significant differences between children with and without disabilities from the standpoint of caregivers. The general score also showed a below satisfactory score in both groups. The evaluation of the attributes of the PHC was characterized as low-quality care to children and adolescents, be they physically challenged or not, which highlights the fact that the biggest challenges lie in ensuring health care to children and adolescents.

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Soares, Leilan Santos, Élida Rayanne Viana Pinheiro Galvão, Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa, Haryelle Náryma Confessor Ferreira, Rafaela da Silva Cruz, Carla Patricia Novaes dos Santos Fechine, Alinne Beserra de Lucena Marcolino, Sheva Castro Dantas de Sousa, and Egmar Longo. "Prevalence of environmental barriers in children and adolescents with physical disabilities: a cross-sectional study." Manual Therapy, Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal 18 (July 2, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2020.18.789.

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Introduction. Children and adolescents with physical disabilities (PD) still do not have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers, which may be due to environmental factors and their effect on participation. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of environmental barriers in children and adolescents with PD and their associated factors in two states of Northeastern Brazil. Method. The parents or caregivers of 71 children and adolescents aged 18 years and younger with PD were interviewed, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF), which assesses the frequency and extent of environmental barriers. Results. The greatest environmental barriers were for Service and Assistance. In the Service and Assistance and Physical/Structural domains, the frequency of barriers was monthly, while Attitude and Support and Policies barriers were less frequent. In all the domains, the parents reported that the problems were serious. Children and adolescents with PD who walked faced barriers more frequently than those who used a wheelchair or were carried and those living in Rio Grande do Norte had more perceived barriers in the Policies domain. Conclusion. These results lead to a reflection on the role of the environment and how each state conducts national public policies aimed at children with disabilities. This can be a step towards improving the lives of children with disabilities in Northeastern Brazil, transforming environmental barriers into environmental facilitators.

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Xu, Wenhong, Chunxiao Li, and Lijuan Wang. "Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with Hearing Impairments: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 12 (June 25, 2020): 4575. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124575.

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Physical activity (PA) is important for the development of children and adolescents with hearing impairments (HI). This systematic review aims to summarise the existing literature pertaining to the PA of children and adolescents with HI. A systematic search was conducted on eight major electronic databases. Two reviewers independently screened and selected the returned articles, performed data extraction, assessed methodological quality and synthesised the data using an inductive approach. A total of 15 articles consisting of 14 survey studies and one single-subject intervention study met the inclusion criteria. These studies had good to excellent methodological quality. Participants with HI showed lower levels of participation in PA than participants without disabilities, but they were more physically active than those with other types of disabilities. Amongst the 12 PA correlates identified (i.e., gender, age, mother’s education and social cognitive constructs), only gender was a relatively consistent determinant, and boys are significantly more physically active than girls. Additional studies are needed to confirm the determinants of the PA in children and adolescents with HI to provide strong evidence for the development and implementation of PA interventions for this target group.

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Nascimento, Isabela do Prado, João Victor Brincas Ramos, Gabriela Ferreira Kalkmann, Charles da Silva Gomes, Iolanda Maria Novadzki, and Beatriz Elizabeth Bagatin Veleda Bermudez. "Nutritional status of children and adolescents with Down syndrome." Revista de Medicina 100, esp (November 8, 2021): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v100iespp10-10.

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Introduction: Inadequate eating habits and physical inactivity directly contribute to changes in nutritional status. Patients with Down syndrome (DS) are more prone to obesity due to genetic and / or environmental factors, which favors cardiovascular diseases with the possibility of complications and reduced life expectancy. Objective: To describe the nutritional status of patients followed up at an outpatient referral center for Down's syndrome in a Brazilian tertiary hospital. Methodology: Retrospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study with analysis of 1,056 medical records of patients with DS, from 2014 to 2016. Food was considered adequate if it consisted of food from all groups in three main meals and one / two snacks and water in breaks. Sedentary lifestyle was considered if the time of physical activity was less than 300 minutes per week. Nutritional status was assessed using the World Health Organization (WHO) body mass index curves, 2007. The data were analyzed using the Excel program. The Pearson's chi-square test was used to compare data from children and adolescents. The level of significance was set at p <0.05. Approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the service referred to under number 04542712.3.0000.0096. Results: 517 children (3 to 9 years, 11 months and 29 days) and 539 adolescents (10 to 20 years of age) were evaluated. Food was adequate for 395 (76.4%) children and 336 (62.3%) adolescents (p <0.001). The nutritional status was adequate in 397 (76.8%) children and 371 (68.8%) adolescents, overweight was seen in 40 (8%) children and 64 (12%) adolescents (p <0.01); obesity in 50 (9.7%) children and 96 (17.8%) adolescents (p <0.001) and thinness in 30 (5.8%) children and 8 (1.5%) adolescents (p <0.001). As for physical activity, 39 (7.5%) children and 168 (31.1%) adolescents (p <0.001) were sedentary. Discussion and Conclusion: There was an association of increased body mass index with inadequate diet and physical inactivity with increasing age of patients. Individuals with DS, children and adults, are 30 to 50% susceptible to becoming obese in childhood. According to the classic literature, the presence of hypothyroidism, food error and physical inactivity are associated with overweight and obesity in this population. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children with intellectual disabilities is almost twice as high as in peers without disabilities. And it is observed that people with DS are less involved in physical activities compared to their siblings. For adolescents, behavioral problems such as impulsiveness, recommendation behavior and disobedience discourage good lifestyle habits. Food inadequacy and physical inactivity were more prevalent in the adolescent population. The body mass index increases the age, therefore the consolidation according to the good practices of life habits requires continuous education of the family and the individual. Multidisciplinary monitoring is essential for the prevention of overweight and obesity.

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Swai, Elia Asanterabi, Sia E. Msuya, Haleluya Moshi, Marie Lindkvist, Ann Sörlin, and Klas-Göran Sahlén. "Children and adolescents with physical disabilities: describing characteristics and disability-related needs in the Kilimanjaro region, north-eastern Tanzania – a cross-sectional survey." BMJ Open 13, no. 1 (January 2023): e064849. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064849.

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ObjectivesTo describe the characteristics and disability-related needs of children and adolescents with physical disabilities in the Kilimanjaro region, North-Eastern Tanzania.DesignA cross-sectional community survey was conducted from November 2020 to June 2021. Trained research assistants interviewed primary children’s carers using a questionnaire based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Framework. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics V.27. The Pearson χ2test was used to examine differences between age, gender and self-reported needs. The independent t-test assessed difference in needs according to age and gender.SettingKilimanjaro region, Tanzania.ParticipantsChildren and adolescents, aged 2–18 years, with physical disabilities (n=212).ResultsAlmost 40% had severe speech (n=84) and joint mobility (n=79) impairments, and more than half (n=124) had severe or complete difficulties walking. In aspects of self-care (caring for body parts, toileting, dressing, eating and drinking), most had severe and complete difficulties. Almost 70% (n=135) of households were located near health facilities without rehabilitation services. About one-quarter (n=51) had never received rehabilitation services. More than 90% (n=196) needed assistive devices, and therapeutic exercises (n=193). Over three-quarters needed nutritional supplements (n=162).ConclusionChildren and adolescents with physical disabilities in North-Eastern Tanzania have impaired speech and joint mobility, and difficulties in communication, self-care and walking. Rehabilitation services essential for addressing these impairments and activity limitations are either scarce or inaccessible. Action is needed to facilitate urban and rural access to rehabilitation services in order to improve the well-being of children and adolescents with physical disabilities.

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Burenina, Svetlana, Svetlana Kalinina, Elena Petrash, Boris Borisov, and Alexey Shpak. "SOCIAL REHABILITATION OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE GROUPS." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 3 (May 28, 2021): 219–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2021vol3.6161.

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The article tells about the experience of the state budget institution of social services of the Pskov region "Rehabilitation center for children and adolescents with disabilities" from Velikiye Luki in the rehabilitation of children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years with disabilities in mental and physical development, ensuring their fullest and timely social adaptation to life in society, family, education and work through the organization of mutual assistance groups. The effectiveness of this form of work with a family raising a child with disabilities is shown by teaching parents to understand their children, identify their abilities and needs for their further development. These theoretical positions were confirmed by experimental work that took place in three stages, including the social project "All together" with an inclusive component, which allowed to develop the huge internal potential of families raising children with disabilities for their more effective rehabilitation.

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Li, Ru, Cindy H. P. Sit, Jane J. Yu, Joyce Z. J. Duan, Thomas C. M. Fan, Thomas L. McKenzie, and Stephen H. S. Wong. "Correlates of physical activity in children and adolescents with physical disabilities: A systematic review." Preventive Medicine 89 (August 2016): 184–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.05.029.

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Chaabane, Sonia, Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy, Karima Chaabna, Ravinder Mamtani, and Sohaila Cheema. "The Impact of COVID-19 School Closure on Child and Adolescent Health: A Rapid Systematic Review." Children 8, no. 5 (May 19, 2021): 415. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children8050415.

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School closures during pandemics raise important concerns for children and adolescents. Our aim is synthesizing available data on the impact of school closure during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on child and adolescent health globally. We conducted a rapid systematic review by searching PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar for any study published between January and September 2020. We included a total of ten primary studies. COVID-19-related school closure was associated with a significant decline in the number of hospital admissions and pediatric emergency department visits. However, a number of children and adolescents lost access to school-based healthcare services, special services for children with disabilities, and nutrition programs. A greater risk of widening educational disparities due to lack of support and resources for remote learning were also reported among poorer families and children with disabilities. School closure also contributed to increased anxiety and loneliness in young people and child stress, sadness, frustration, indiscipline, and hyperactivity. The longer the duration of school closure and reduction of daily physical activity, the higher was the predicted increase of Body Mass Index and childhood obesity prevalence. There is a need to identify children and adolescents at higher risk of learning and mental health impairments and support them during school closures.

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Geidne, Susanna, and Kajsa Jerlinder. "How sports clubs include children and adolescents with disabilities in their activities. A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles." Sport Science Review 25, no. 1-2 (May 1, 2016): 29–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ssr-2016-0002.

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Abstract Young people with disabilities participate in sports to a lesser extent than other adolescents. That physical activity has positive effects on young people are understood. Sports clubs are identified as potential environments for physical activity. The reasons why young people with disabilities participate to a lower extent in organized sport is complex and barriers can be deriving from many different levels. However, barriers have been studied more than what can facilitate participation in organized sport. Therefor the aim of this study is to increase the understanding of how sports clubs include children and adolescents with disabilities in their activities. The results of this systematic search are presented using the three research questions: What are the characteristics of the sports clubs that include young people with disabilities?; How are the young people with disabilities included in sports clubs’ activities?; and finally Why are young people with disabilities included in the sports activities?. A vision must be to go from adapting physical activity for disabled persons to adapting physical activity for all people, because the diversity of people’s reasons for doing sports, their differing backgrounds and their uniqueness all demand it. This will result in more people doing sports for longer in life.

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Stores, Gregory. "Sleep disorders in children and adolescents." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 5, no. 1 (January 1999): 19–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.5.1.19.

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The scientific study of sleep and its disorders is essentially just a few decades old, but during that time impressive advances have been made in the biological knowledge of sleep. There has been recognition and treatment of a wide range of sleep disorders from which many people in all sections of the population suffer. The common adverse consequences of persistent sleep disturbance (at personal, educational, social and occupational levels) for members of the public at large have become clear (Dement & Mitler, 1993), as have the special risks of such problems to which certain groups are exposed – notably people with chronic psychiatric or physical disorders or learning disabilities.

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Maher, Carol, Angela Crettenden, Kerry Evans, Myra Thiessen, Monica Toohey, Amanda Watson, and James Dollman. "Fatigue is a major issue for children and adolescents with physical disabilities." Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 57, no. 8 (March 22, 2015): 742–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.12736.

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Wouters, Marieke, Heleen M. Evenhuis, and Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp. "Physical fitness of children and adolescents with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities." Disability and Rehabilitation 42, no. 18 (April 11, 2019): 2542–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1573932.

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Ng, Kwok, Pauli Rintala, Jorma Tynjälä, Raili Välimaa, Jari Villberg, Sami Kokko, and Lasse Kannas. "Physical Activity Trends of Finnish Adolescents With Long-Term Illnesses or Disabilities From 2002–2014." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 13, no. 8 (August 2016): 816–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2015-0539.

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Background:Adolescents’ physical activity level is a major source of concern. For adolescents with long-term illnesses or disabilities (LTID), being physically active can prevent secondary conditions. This is one of the first studies reporting trends in physical activity of adolescents with LTID in relation to gender, age, and sports club membership.Methods:Data were collected from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children study in Finland during 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014. In 13- and 15-year-olds (N = 2206), 17.1% reported having LTID. Daily physical activity recall was the dependent variable. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted eparately for sports club members (n = 936) and nonmembers (n = 1270).Results:The proportion of physically active adolescents with LTID in 2014 was higher than in 2002 for girls (15.6% vs 8.7%) and boys (26.6% vs 13.0%). Girl sports club members were 2 times more likely to be physically active in 2014 than in 2002. The largest trend between 2014 and 2002 was among boy nonmembers (odds ratio: 4.62, 95% confidence interval, 2.02–10.58).Conclusions:More adolescents with LTID took part in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in 2014 than in 2002; however, physical activity levels still remain low. Sports club membership was similar to that of the general population.

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Srinivasan, Sudha M., Linda S. Pescatello, and Anjana N. Bhat. "Current Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders." Physical Therapy 94, no. 6 (June 1, 2014): 875–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20130157.

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Recent evidence suggests that childhood obesity is increasing in children who are developing typically as well as in children with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Impairments specific to autism as well as general environmental factors could lead to an imbalance between the intake and expenditure of energy, leading to obesity. In this article, we describe the mechanisms by which autism-specific impairments contribute to obesity. The evidence on exercise interventions to improve physical fitness, address obesity, and reduce autism-specific impairments in children and adolescents with ASDs is discussed. Limited evidence is currently available for exercise interventions in individuals with ASDs. Therefore, literature on other pediatric developmental disabilities and children who are developing typically was reviewed to provide recommendations for clinicians to assess physical activity levels, to promote physical fitness, and to reduce obesity in children and adolescents with ASDs. There is a clear need for further systematic research to develop sensitive assessment tools and holistic multisystem and multifactorial obesity interventions that accommodate the social communication, motor, and behavioral impairments of individuals with ASDs.

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Yun, Ilhong, Sejong Jung, and Jusung Yoo. "Disability and Violent Victimization in a National Sample of Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study." Violence and Victims 30, no. 6 (2015): 1099–116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.vv-d-14-00008.

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In the victimization literature, a significant association has been consistently observed between disability and the victimization of children and adolescents. It is largely unknown, however, whether individuals with disabilities continue to suffer from a heightened risk of violent victimization when they reach young adulthood and adulthood. In addition, despite the close nexus between victimization and perpetration, prior studies have generally failed to control for violent acts perpetrated by individuals with disabilities. This study addresses these issues by drawing on the panel design nature of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. The results show that although physical disability is not linked to victimization risk, learning disability is significantly associated with an elevated risk of violent victimization.

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Cieślak, Aleksandra, Joanna Nawrocka-Rohnka, and Magdalena Sobieska. "THE EFFECTS OF DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES." Issues of Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Neurophysiology and Sport Promotion – IRONS 28, no. 28 (September 2019): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.19271/irons-000099-2019-28.

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Introduction Dog-assisted therapy is a method that facilitates rehabilitation and therapy of persons with disabilities. Therapy sessions are attended by a patient, a therapist, and a trainer with a dog specially selected and trained for this purpose. Aim The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a dog’s presence on the therapy, and consequently on the motor development of children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Material and methods This study was conducted during a period from January 2014 to May 2014. We enrolled 25 children with various disorders. The subjects were students of “Always Together” Private Elementary and Middle School in Poznań. The majority of the children have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or meningomyelocele. Three tests were used for the assessment of the results of the therapy: The EUROFIT Special Test, an original Manual Skills Test, and a Satisfaction Survey. Results The results show significant improvement both in the EUROFIT and the manual skills tests accompanied by a high level of satisfaction. The results were not affected by the severity of intellectual disability, sex, or the type of the disorder. Conclusions The presence of a specially trained and selected dog had a positive impact on the results of physical fitness tests achieved by children with disabilities

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Baidwan, Sukhinder, Molly M. Paul, Jugesh Chhatwal, and R. S. Deswal. "Physical growth during adolescence in mentally retarded children." National Journal of Clinical Anatomy 01, no. 02 (April 2012): 061–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3401668.

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Abstract Background and aims : Growth in children with mental retardation differs from that of normal children, but majority of studies have been performed in western countries and have focused on the early years of life. The purpose of this study therefore was to evaluate the growth pattern of male mentally retarded adolescents from North India and compare it with that of normal male children. Materials and methods : Two hundred institutionalized intellectually disabled (I.Q. less than 70) and two hundred normal male children between 10-20 years of age from North India were selected and the physical growth parameters i.e. height and weight were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated in all subjects. The mentally retarded and normal groups of boys were categorized separately on the basis of their age into one-year age groups. The data was then compared between the two groups using 2 sample't' test. Results : The results indicated that the mean height and weight of mentally retarded boys during adolescence was significantly retarded as compared to normal subjects. However, the intellectually disabled and the normal group do not show any significant difference in their body fat during adolescence. The mean height and weight gain of mentally retarded children during adolescence (11-20 years) however did not vary from that of normal children. Conclusions : Thus, the physical growth retardation in children with intellectual disabilities occurs during early childhood i.e. before 11 years of age.

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Li, Qi D., Xiao M. Kuang, and Jing Qi. "Correlates of Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with Visual Impairments: A Systematic Review." Current Pharmaceutical Design 26, no. 39 (November 10, 2020): 5002–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612826666200518110241.

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Background and Objective: The benefits of physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents with disabilities are well documented, and children and adolescents with visual impairments (VI) engage in less PA than their sighted peers. Two reviews have summarized studies on PA of children and adolescents with VI, but no systematic review with semi-quantitative assessment has been conducted to specifically identify the correlates of their PA. This review aims to systematically summarize the existing literature, which investigated the correlates of PA of children and adolescents with VI until 2019 and identify variables that contribute to their PA participation. Methods: A systematic search using Academic Search Premier (ASP), Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Education Source (ES), PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection (PBSC), MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science (WOS) was conducted in September 2019 to identify studies examining the correlates of PA in children and adolescents with VI aged 5 to 17 years. Two researchers independently screened studies, assessed their methodological quality and extracted relevant data. The correlates of PA among children and adolescents with VI were synthesized and further assessed semi-quantitatively. Results: A total of 17 articles identified correlates of PA in children and adolescents with VI. Out of 21 variables identified from the reviewed studies, 3 were consistently associated with PA of children and adolescents with VI. Body mass index (BMI)/obesity, percent of body fat, and visual impairment level were consistently and negatively associated with PA of children and adolescents with VI. Gender and age were identified as having inconsistent relationships with PA in children and adolescents with VI. The level of parental education was identified to have “no association” with children and adolescents with VI. Conclusions: This review can aid in developing effective interventions to improve the PA of children and adolescents with VI and propose directions for future research.

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Yuan, Ya‐Qing, Mei‐Juan Wang, Qiao‐Xian Zhang, Yang Zhang, Xuan‐Li Wang, Xiao Hou, Shao‐Hua Zhang, and Yang Liu. "Physical activity levels of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Northern China." Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 35, no. 3 (January 5, 2022): 752–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jar.12976.

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Legerlotz, Kirsten. "The Effects of Resistance Training on Health of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities." American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 14, no. 4 (February 28, 2018): 382–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1559827618759640.

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Many parents still hesitate to encourage their children to participate in resistance training programs. This is unfortunate since recent research shows that resistance training can positively affect children’s health. This narrative review aims to present an overview of the health-associated effects resistance training can provide particularly in children and adolescents with disabilities by describing its effects on muscle strength, physical function, mental health, self-concept, obesity, and injury prevention. To illustrate the variety of possible fields of application, the effects of resistance training in children and adolescents suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, joint hypermobility, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, obesity, and spina bifida are discussed. Although randomized controlled trials with a sufficiently large sample size are rare, the research presented in this review indicates that this mode of training might be a potent tool to improve mental and physical health by improving muscle strength, body composition, self-concept or functionality, reducing pain or injury risk, and strengthening bone or tendons even in the most vulnerable groups of children with physical or mental disability. Furthermore, it has to be emphasized that compared with other types of treatment resistance training is considered to be without adverse effects.

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Pollock, Nancy, Debra Stewart, Mary Law, Sandra Sahagian-Whalen, Susan Harvey, and Coleen Toal. "The Meaning of Play for Young People with Physical Disabilities." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 64, no. 1 (April 1997): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000841749706400105.

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As a primary area of occupation, play is central to the lives of children. Emerging views of play reflect the complexity of the area, and focus on the relationship between the person and the environment during play. This paper reports the results of a qualitative study of twenty adolescents with and without physical disabilities. The participants were interviewed about their perceptions and personal experiences of play. Through a textual analysis of the data, significant themes related to the nature of play, environmental barriers and supports, and personal influences on play were identified. Clinical implications are discussed in relation to these themes.

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Kälbli, Katalin, Judit Gombás, Mónika Kaj, Anita Király, and Tamás Csányi. "Health-related quality of life of Hungarian children and adolescents with disabilities." Gyermeknevelés 10, no. 2–3 (May 7, 2022): 272–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.31074/gyntf.2022.3.272.290.

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This study presents a comparative analysis of the HRQOL (health related quality of life) of Hungarian children and adolescents with disabilities. This empirical research was carried out during the academic years of 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019. Gathered via the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire, the data provide information on the HRQOL of 2,631 children with typical development (TD) (1,411 boys and 1,220 girls, mean age 14.88±2.68 yrs) and 1,056 children with a disability (diagnosed with special educational needs – SEN) (702 boys and 354 girls, mean age 15.72±2.6 yrs). QOL was examined from various aspects. Results in the various subsamples were first compared to Hungarian reference data. Then, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to detect differences between the subsamples in the five dimensions of QOL. When comparing the QOL of Hungarian children with SEN to Hungarian reference data, we found that only children within an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had low HRQOL in the dimension of social support and peers. The comparison of the T-values characterising the HRQOL of the subsamples showed that children with other psychological developmental disorders (OPDD), those with ASD, and children with hearing impairment (HI) experience significantly poorer HRQOL T-values in several dimensions compared to children with TD or other disabilities. The physical well-being of children with OPDD is lower than that of students with TD or a mild intellectual disability (MID). In addition, children with OPDD show significantly lower levels of QOL in the school environment dimension compared to other subsamples (children with physical disabilities /PD/, with MID, or with low vision /LV/). Students with HI or ASD showed lower rates of QOL compared to other subsamples in the dimensions of autonomy and parent relations, social support and peers, and school environment. The lower QOL found in the different dimensions will help experts plan and determine the foci of intervention.

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Solmi, Francesca, Mariya Melnychuk, and Stephen Morris. "The cost of mental and physical health disability in childhood and adolescence to families in the UK: findings from a repeated cross-sectional survey using propensity score matching." BMJ Open 8, no. 2 (February 2018): e018729. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018729.

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ObjectiveIn the UK, families of disabled children are entitled to receive disability benefits to help meet costs associated with caring for their child. Evidence of actual costs incurred is scant, especially for mental health disability. In this study, we aimed to quantify the cost of mental and physical health disability in childhood and adolescence to families in the UK using the concept of compensating variation (CV).DesignRepeated cross-sectional survey.SettingThe UK general populationParticipants85 212 children drawn from 8 waves of the Family Resources Survey.OutcomesUsing propensity score matching we matched families with a disabled child to similar families without a disabled child and calculated the extra income the former require to achieve the same living standards as the latter, that is, their CV. We calculated the additional costs specifically associated with several definitions of mental health and physical health disability.ResultsFamilies of a child with any mental health disability, regardless of the presence of physical health comorbidity, needed an additional £49.31 (95% CI: 21.95 to 76.67) and, for more severe disabilities, an additional £57.56 (95% CI: 17.69 to 97.44) per week to achieve the same living standards of families without a disabled child. This difference was greater for more deprived families, who needed between £59.28 (95% CI: 41.38 to 77.18) and £81.26 (95% CI: 53.35 to 109.38) more per week depending on the extent of mental health disability. Families of children with physical health disabilities, with or without mental health disabilities, required an additional £35.86 (95% CI: 13.77 to 57.96) per week, with economically deprived families requiring an extra £42.18 (95% CI: 26.38 to 57.97) per week.ConclusionsMental and physical health disabilities among children and adolescents were associated with high additional costs for the family, especially for those from deprived economic backgrounds. Means testing could help achieve a more equitable redistribution of disability benefit.

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Paterson, Roger, Peta Bauer, C. Ann McDonald, and Brett McDermott. "A Profile of Children and Adolescents in a Psychiatric Unit: Multidomain Impairment and Research Implications." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 31, no. 5 (October 1997): 682–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00048679709062681.

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Objective: The scientific literature has not kept pace with the evolution of child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient units, including their nature, patient profile, philosophical orientation and efficacy. This study aims to establish a comprehensive, mul-timodal description of the population served by an inpatient psychiatric treatment facility for children and adolescents. Method: A multidisciplinary assessment regime including psychiatric, medical, speech and language examination, observer rating and patient self-report of psy-chopathology was used to assess 58 consecutive patients over a 20-month period. Results: In addition to a prevalence of disruptive behaviour disorders of 67% and a high rate of comorbidity with other psychiatric conditions, a breadth of impairment was demonstrated in many areas. Significantly decreased measures of socialisation, communication, daily living skills, self-esteem, intelligence and physical health are reported. Moderate to severe language handicap was found in 40% of patients. Conclusions: The inpatient population of children and adolescents exhibited not only a high rate of disruptive behaviour disorders, frequently cornorbid with other psychiatric conditions, but also high levels of physical, speech, language and living skills impairment. This finding supports the need for multimodal, multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment in this population. Outcome research evaluating treatment effectiveness must also account for the wide-ranging disabilities of these children and adolescents.

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Popova, Kristina. "The Secret Children of the Border Area. Closed Institutions for Children with Disabilities in Blagoevgrad Region in the 1960-es." Balkanistic Forum, SOCIAL ANXIETY AND SOURCES OF MOBILISATION 31, no. 3 (September 15, 2022): 163–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.37708/bf.swu.v31i3.11.

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The article examines the activities of two closed institutions for children with disabilities in Southwestern Bulgaria in the 1960s, located in former border zones in the difficult-to-access mountain area. The living conditions, the qualifications of the staff, the work of adolescents in agriculture and the production of drawing pins, the communication barriers with parents and the outside world are presented. The documents of the two insitutions show that there were significant differences in the care of children between the single social homes for children with disabilities in Bulgaria. Located in the close conditions of spatial remoteness and the border zone, in unsuitable buildings of former border posts, the differences in the care of children in the two institutions are due to a very large extent to the different attitudes of staff and management towards children and work. But even in the best case, as it is in the home for children with severe disabilities from 3 to 10 years of age in the village of Debochitsa, the achievements of the staff were primarily reduced to improvements in the environment, care for hygiene and nutrition and educational activities with the most ‘promising’ children. In the preserved sources, children and adolescents had no names, no biographies, no faces (no photographs left), no voice. They were seen above all as bodies with physical needs, and grown adolescents as labor force. Scientific discourse in the 1950s and 1960s stressed the developmental deficits of these children and emphasized their difference' and not their abilities. This contributed to their spatial separation and isolation from other children and from the social life.

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Sutherland, L., A. M. McGarty, C. A. Melville, and L. A. Hughes‐McCormack. "Correlates of physical activity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review." Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 65, no. 5 (February 16, 2021): 405–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jir.12811.

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Teittinen, Antti. "Comparison of Physical Activity between Children and Adolescents with and without Disabilities in Finland." Sports Medicine and Injury Care Journal 1, no. 1 (November 26, 2019): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.24966/smic-8829/100003.

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Miyahara, Motohide, and Jan Piek. "Self-Esteem of Children and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities: Quantitative Evidence from Meta-Analysis." Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 18, no. 3 (August 25, 2006): 219–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-006-9014-8.

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van Rensburg, Abr Janse. "Long-term care of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and severe physical abnormalities." Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health 19, no. 2 (October 2007): 115–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.2989/17280580709486646.

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Coates, Janine, and Philip B. Vickerman. "Paralympic Legacy: Exploring the Impact of the Games on the Perceptions of Young People With Disabilities." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 33, no. 4 (October 2016): 338–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2014-0237.

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The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games aimed to deliver a legacy to citizens of the United Kingdom, which included inspiring a generation of young people to participate in sport. This study aimed to understand the legacy of the Paralympic Games for children with disabilities. Eight adolescents (11–16 yr) with physical disabilities were interviewed about their perceptions of the Paralympic Games. Thematic analysis found 3 key themes that further our understanding of the Paralympic legacy. These were Paralympians as role models, changing perceptions of disability, and the motivating nature of the Paralympics. Findings demonstrate that the Games were inspirational for children with disabilities, improving their self-perceptions. This is discussed in relation to previous literature, and core recommendations are made.

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Yu, Siyi, Taijin Wang, Tianwei Zhong, Yingtao Qian, and Jing Qi. "Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity Participation among Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review." Healthcare 10, no. 2 (January 26, 2022): 233. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020233.

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Background: Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of physical activity (PA). Understanding factors influencing the PA participation of this population is essential to the design of effective interventions. The purposes of this study were to identify and map the barriers and facilitators of PA participation among children and adolescents with ID. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with established methodology. Articles were evaluated for relevance using predetermined inclusion criteria in eight databases. Extracted barriers and facilitators were classified using the social ecological model as individual, interpersonal, or environmental factors. Results: Thirty-two studies published between 1992 and 2020 were included (24 quantitative, 6 qualitative, and 2 mixed-method). Thirty-four factors were identified. The most commonly reported barriers included disability-specific factors, low self-efficacy, lack of parental support, inadequate or inaccessible facilities, and lack of appropriate programs. The most commonly reported facilitators included high self-efficacy, enjoyment of PA, sufficient parental support, social interaction with peers, attending school physical education (PE) classes, and adapted PA programs. Conclusions: Continued exploration of factors influencing PA participation is required among children and adolescents with ID. Future interventions should involve families, schools, and wider support network in promoting their PA participation together.

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Ng, Kwok, Jorma Tynjälä, Dagmar Sigmundová, Lilly Augustine, Mariane Sentenac, Pauli Rintala, and Jo Inchley. "Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Long-Term Illnesses or Disabilities in 15 European Countries." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 34, no. 4 (October 1, 2017): 456–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2016-0138.

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Physical activity (PA) is an important health-promoting behavior from which adolescents with long-term illnesses or disabilities (LTID) can benefit. It is important to monitor differences across countries in adherence with PA recommendations for health. The aim of this study was to compare PA levels among 15 European countries after disaggregating data by disability. Data from pupils (mean age = 13.6 years, SD = 1.64) participating in the 2013/2014 Health Behavior in School-aged Children study were analyzed to compare adolescents without LTID, with LTID, and with LTID that affects their participation (affected LTID). Logistic regression models adjusted for age and family affluence, stratified by gender and country group with PA recommendations for health as the outcome variable. With the data pooled, 15% (n = 9,372) of adolescents reported having LTID and 4% (n = 2,566) having affected LTID. Overall, fewer boys with LTID met PA recommendations for health than boys without LTID, although it was not statistically significant either at the national levels or for girls.

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Koehler, Karsten, Thomas Abel, Birgit Wallmann-Sperlich, Annika Dreuscher, and Volker Anneken. "Energy Expenditure in Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: Comparison of the SenseWear Armband and Indirect Calorimetry." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 12, no. 4 (April 2015): 540–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2013-0294.

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Background:Inactivity and overweight are major health concerns in children and adolescents with disabilities. Methods for the assessment of activity and energy expenditure may be affected negatively by the underlying disability, especially when motor function is impaired. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity of the SenseWear Armband in adolescents with cerebral palsy and hemiparesis.Methods:Ten volunteers (age: 13.4 ± 1.6 years) were equipped with SenseWear Armbands on the hemiparetic and nonhemiparetic side of the body. Energy expenditure was measured at rest and during treadmill exercise (speed range: 0.85 to 2.35 m/s). Indirect calorimetry served as independent reference method.Results:The mean error was between −0.6 and 0.8 kcal/min and there were no significant differences between SenseWear and indirect calorimetry at any speed. Differences between body sides in expenditure (mean: −0.2 to 0.0 kcal/min) and step count (mean: −3.4 to 9.7 steps/min) were not significant.Conclusions:The validity of the SenseWear Armband does not appear to be negatively affected by cerebral palsy during laboratory treadmill exercise. Future field studies are necessary to assess the validity and practicability of energy expenditure and physical activity assessment in children and adolescents with physical disabilities.

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Schneider, L. B. "MANIFESTATIONS OF DEVIANCE IN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND FEATURES OF THEIR PREVENTION IN ADOLESCENCE." Collection of humanitarian researches, no. 4(25) (December 25, 2020): 20–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.21626/j-chr/2020-4(25)/3.

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Manifestations of deviant behavior in adolescents with disabilities, noted by parents, teachers, psychologists, defectologists and educators, can often be explained by the physical illness and mental distress of the child, which necessarily orientates all subjects of the educational space, to assist such a child, from all specialists and caring adults development of preventive measures.

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Joung, Joung Woo. "Factors influencing quality of life in caregivers of adolescents with developmental disabilities." Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives 13, no. 4 (August 31, 2022): 298–307. http://dx.doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0158.

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Objectives: Caring for adolescents with developmental disabilities (DD) is stressful and challenging, and mothers usually provide care for these children in Korea. This study aimed to identify factors influencing quality of life (QoL) in mothers of adolescents with DD.Methods: A predictive design was used. Data were collected from a web-based survey administered to a convenience sample of 154 mothers of adolescents with DD from October to November 2020. Data were analyzed using the t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression.Results: Perceived health, depression, and family strength were significantly correlated with QoL. Multiple regression showed that family strength, perceived health, depression, and monthly household income influenced the participants’ QoL, and these factors accounted for 69.2% of variance in QoL. Family strength was the factor most strongly affecting QoL (β=0.39).Conclusion: The study results indicate that health professionals and policy-makers need to pay attention to the overall QoL and physical and psychological health of mothers of adolescents with DD. Since our findings raise the importance of family strength in the QoL of this population, programs to improve family strength need to be implemented and strengthened. Interventions to improve perceived health and decrease depression should be applied, and knowledge on adolescent characteristics and changes should be delivered to caregivers when providing education and consultations. The findings will be helpful for developing educational and counseling programs for this population.

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Figueiredo, Sarah Vieira, Lívia Lopes Custódio, Aline Mayra Lopes Silva, Roselene Soares De Oliveira, Juliana Vieira Figueiredo, and Ilvana Lima Verde Gomes. "Experiências de acesso à atenção primária de crianças e adolescentes com deficiências." Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line 11, no. 12 (December 17, 2017): 5197. http://dx.doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v11i12a22872p5197-5206-2017.

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RESUMOObjetivo: compreender o acesso de crianças e adolescentes com deficiências aos serviços de Atenção Primária em Saúde a partir da experiência de familiares. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório, desenvolvido a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas, realizadas em hospital de referência pediátrica. Os dados foram analisados pela Técnica de Análise categorial temática. Resultados: os achados revelaram uma subutilização desses serviços em consequência das suas fragilidades em relação à assistência e ao acesso de crianças e adolescentes com deficiências, como ausência de adaptações estruturais para essas pessoas e de profissionais de saúde qualificados. Conclusão: a Atenção Primária precisa passar por reestruturações, tanto em relação às suas condições físicas quanto à capacitação dos seus recursos humanos e criação de estratégias que contribuem para o acesso de infantes com necessidades especiais de saúde. Descritores: Criança; Adolescente; Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Pessoas com Deficiências.ABSTRACTObjective: to understand the access of children and adolescents with disabilities to Primary Health Care services based on family experience. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study, developed from semi-structured interviews, performed in a pediatric referral hospital. The data were analyzed by the Thematic Categorical Analysis Technique. Results: The findings revealed an underutilization of these services as a result of their weaknesses in the care and access of children and adolescents with disabilities, such as the lack of structural adaptations for these people and qualified health professionals. Conclusion: primary Care needs to undergo restructuring, both in its physical conditions and the training of its human resources and the creation of strategies that contribute to the access of infants with special health needs. Descriptors: Child; Adolescent; Health Services Accessibility; Primary Health Care; Disabled Persons.RESUMENObjetivo: comprender el acceso de niños y adolescentes con deficiencias a los servicios de Atención Primaria en Salud a partir de la experiencia de familiares. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio, desarrrollado a partir de entrevistas semi-estructuradas, realizadas en hospital de referencia pediátrica. Los datos fueron analizados por la Técnica de Análise categorial temática. Resultados: los hallados revelaron una subutilización de esos servicios en consecuencia de sus fragilidades en relación a la asistencia y al acceso de niños y adolescentes con deficiencias, como ausencia de adaptaciones estructurales para esas personas y de profesionales de salud calificados. Conclusión: la Atención Primaria precisa pasar por reestructuraciones, tanto em sus condiciones físicas como en la capacitación de sus recursos humanos y creación de estrategias que contribuyen para el acceso de infantes con necesidades especiales de salud. Descriptores: Niño; Adolescente; Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud; Atención Primaria de Salud; Personas con Discapacidad.

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Longmuir, Patricia E., and Oded Bar-Or. "Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with a Disability: Methodology and Effects of Age and Gender." Pediatric Exercise Science 6, no. 2 (May 1994): 168–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.6.2.168.

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To date, very little published information has been available on the physical activity participation of disabled youth. A questionnaire, which was modified from the Canada Fitness Survey, was distributed by mail to physically disabled, sensory impaired, and chronically ill children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada. Nine hundred eighty-seven responses were collected from subjects 6 to 20 years of age, with a response rate of 58%. Twenty-nine percent of physically challenged youth were found to be sedentary, and 39% were active. Activity levels were significantly related to age (p < .01), with a marked decline in the second decade of life. Activity levels were not significantly influenced by gender, but the data suggest that girls have lower activity levels and a faster and earlier decline in activity than boys. Overall, the data collected provide baseline information on the role of physical activity in the lives of Ontario youth with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and chronic illnesses.

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Skrbic, Renata, Vesela Milankov, Mila Veselinovic, and Aleksandar Todorovic. "Impact of hearing impairment on quality of life of adolescents." Medical review 66, no. 1-2 (2013): 32–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/mpns1302032s.

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Introduction. Hearing impairment, as a type of sensory disability affects the quality of life of adolescents. The aim of this study was to determine whether the quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments was different from the quality of life of adolescents without disabilities, and to examine the correlation between self- reported quality of life and proxy- report by their parents. Materials and Methods. The study included 52 adolescents with hearing impairment and 122 adolescents without developmental disabilities, aged from 13 to 18 years and their parents. Data were collected by a standardized questionnaire, the PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scale. The survey was conducted during May and June 2011 in 6 schools in Novi Sad and Belgrade. Results. Adolescents with hearing impairment and their parents reported lower scores on all scales of questionnaire. The average score of physical health was 77.58; p<0.001 (adolescents), and 75; p=0,006 (parents); on psycho-social summary scale 75.35; p=0.025 (adolescents), and 73.37; p=0.02 (parents). On the overall scale, the adolescents scored 76.13; p<0.001, and parents reported 73.93; p<0.001. The parents assessed the quality of life lower than their children. On the total summary scale, a moderate agreement (r = 0.51) was found between self- report and proxy- report. Conclusion. Hearing loss affects all aspects of the quality of life of adolescents. A multidisciplinary approach is required in order to provide better conditions for functioning of these children and improve their quality of life.

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Shcherbinin, Pavel. "“Physically defective children” and their care in the first third of the 20th century: the regional aspect." Tambov University Review. Series: Humanities, no. 178 (2019): 140–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2019-24-178-140-148.

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We systematically study the practice of social protection of children with hearing and vision disabilities, as well as other categories of “physically defective” children and adolescents in the Tambov Governorate in the first third of the 20th century. On the basis of a wide range of primary materials, first of all, periodicals, archival sources, memories, statistical data, various little-known aspects of the claimed scientific problem were studied. We summarize the domestic and foreign experience of studying the social security system of “special” children in provincial Russia. The variants of social care for children with disabilities, including in the context of charitable activities, have been clarified. The legal aspects of the regulation of physical and social defectiveness during the Soviet period are specially considered. The main stages of the charitable and public initiative to support children with disabilities are identified. Attention is drawn to the impact of the First World War of 1914–1918, revolutionary upheavals, Civil War, regional specificity and the specific historical manifestations of the care of these “special” children at the level of a particular region – Tambov Governorate. The influence of regional trends on education and training, as well as the subsequent socialization of children with hearing and vision disabilities is clarified. It is proved that the new economic policy has had a powerful negative impact on the entire system of social security of orphans, children’s homes, in fact eliminating all the positive developments and experience that has developed in the Tambov Governorate.

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Rintala, Pauli, Raili Välimaa, Jorma Tynjälä, Will Boyce, Matt King, Jari Villberg, and Lasse Kannas. "Physical Activity of Children With and Without Long-Term Illness or Disability." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 8, no. 8 (November 2011): 1066–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.8.8.1066.

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Background:We know very little about physical activity in children with long-term illness or disability compared with those children without disabilities. Previous studies indicate low physical activity levels among all adolescents.Methods:The sample consisted of Canadian (n = 2720) and Finnish pupils (n = 3459) approximately 13.5 and 15.5 years of age in general (mainstreamed) education. The study is a part of the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. Nationally representative data were collected in 2002 using a standardized questionnaire. The moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity screening measure was used.Results:Approximately one-fifth of the pupils in both countries had a long-term disability, illness or medical condition. In both countries boys and girls with a long-term illness or disability were equally physically inactive, and adolescents with a long-term illness or disability were as physically active as those without disabilities.Conclusions:There is no difference between young people with and without long-term illness/disability, and between boys and girls, in relation to their physical activity. However, all of them fall short of recommended guidelines. This indicates that promoting a physically active lifestyle should be of high priority in the lives of young people.

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Birkett, Kerri, Melissa Liddle, Emily Jones, and Andrea Paulson. "Matching Level of Clinical Support to Patient Risk When Caring for Children With Behavioral Challenges." Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 60, no. 1 (February 1, 2022): 32–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-60.1.32.

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Abstract Adaptive care plans (ACPs) are an innovative method to providing care for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors during healthcare encounters. ACPs take a family-centered approach to ensure that children with developmental disabilities are able to receive safe and appropriate healthcare by increasing communication and collaboration between caregivers and healthcare team members. Differing healthcare professionals are strategically involved in order to appropriately match the level of support to the patient's behavioral risk through a review of two case examples from the pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation department. Specifically, case examples describe varying levels of accommodations and support provided to children with challenging behaviors, whose behaviors may have otherwise prevented them from receiving appropriate health interventions.

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KristÈn, Lars, Göran Patriksson, and Bengt Fridlund. "Conceptions of Children and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities about Their Participation in a Sports Programme." European Physical Education Review 8, no. 2 (June 2002): 139–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1356336x020082003.

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Dykens, Elisabeth M., Beth A. Rosner, and Grant Butterbaugh. "Exercise and Sports in Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities: Positive Physical and Psychosocial Effects." Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America 7, no. 4 (October 1998): 757–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1056-4993(18)30210-4.

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Wouters, Marieke, Heleen M. Evenhuis, and Thessa I. M. Hilgenkamp. "Systematic review of field-based physical fitness tests for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities." Research in Developmental Disabilities 61 (February 2017): 77–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.12.016.

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Chow, Susanna M. K., Sing Kai Lo, and Robert A. Cummins. "Self-perceived quality of life of children and adolescents with physical disabilities in Hong Kong." Quality of Life Research 14, no. 2 (March 2005): 415–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11136-004-0728-8.

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Carlberg, Louise, and Mats Granlund. "Achievement and participation in schools for young adolescents with self-reported neuropsychiatric disabilities: A cross-sectional study from the southern part of Sweden." Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 47, no. 2 (August 2, 2018): 199–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1403494818788415.

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Background: Schools are expected to be an environment where children can reach their fullest potential and develop their talents, personality, as well as their mental and physical abilities. Children with disabilities often have restricted participation and lower achievement in school. The aim is to investigate if there are any differences in participation and achievement in school between adolescents, with and without self-reported neuropsychiatric disabilities, and to explore the relations between achievement and participation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out based on data collected from 1520 adolescents in the sixth and seventh grade, from the south of Sweden. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to explore the relationship between having a neuropsychiatric disability, with participation and achievement, and how different factors affected this relationship. Results: Having a self-reported neuropsychiatric disability increases the likelihood of having restricted participation (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 2.89; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.99–4.23) and lower achievement in school (AOR: 2.94; 95% CI: 2.06–4.24). These adolescents were also more likely to have negative relationships to their teachers, be bullied, have poorer connectedness to their parents, come from families with less money, be trying drugs and be male, in comparison to the adolescents without a neuropsychiatric disability. The odds of having lower achievement increased with lower engagement and absenteeism from class. Conclusions: Adolescents with self-reported neuropsychiatric disabilities have a disadvantaged situation in school, and are exposed to factors that could have long-term negative effects. More longitudinal research is required to conclude what factors are causing restricted participation and low achievement.

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Abdullah, Nagoor Meera, Noorasiah Zainal Abidin, Mohamad Rahizam Abdul Rahim, Zarizi Abd Rahman, and Novri Gazali. "The importance of physical activity participation among persons with disabilities." Edu Sportivo: Indonesian Journal of Physical Education 3, no. 2 (August 6, 2022): 158–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.25299/es:ijope.2022.vol3(2).8907.

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Participation in physical activity and sports is beneficial for psychosocial health among children and adolescents with a disability. People with disabilities are far less likely to engage in physically active lifestyles than are people without disabilities. This study was conducted to investigate the importance of physical activity participation for persons with disabilities. A total of 100 (men = 59, women = 41) persons with disabilities aged between 10 to 40 years old participated in the study. The instrument used was The Benefits of Exercise towards Persons with Disabilities and Social Support to Exercise for Persons with Disabilities developed by Rauzon designed to investigate the importance of physical activity for disabled persons. The research instrument used for this study was a questionnaire on demographics, the benefits of exercise and social support for exercise. Overall, both men and women agreed with five main statements regarding the benefits of exercise: that they can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, help to avoid disease, give more energy, help to relieve tension and to have a more positive outlook on life. There is no significant relationship between family support and physical activity participation. However, for social support, there is a significant relationship between friend support and physical activity participation. The most selected statements for social support for both men and women such as offer to exercise with them, complain about the time they spend for exercise, fun exercise, rewards and help to plan activities around their exercise. Physical activity participation for persons with abilities appears to have many benefits, and this knowledge should be shared not only among the disabled but also the non-disabled as it will help them to become better caregivers who will encourage and support the disabled in physical activities. For a deeper insight, further research with more variables is recommended.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Children and adolescents with physical disabilities'

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