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INTERVENTION METHODS
(SUMMARY)

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Intervention Approaches

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Sensory Perceptual Cognitive


Kinesthetic Task specific Cognitive motor
integration motor strategic

contraction and
reflexes various motor stretching
tactile experiences + training + direct acquisition of a
integration processes compression and pulling cognitiveaffective NTT/CO-OP
swinging and turning skill
tonic contraction motor GOAL_PLAN_DO_CHECK
positive feedback "splinter skills"
extensors without cognitive increased power
body control problem solving
more time
CASE STUDY (to be discussed in class):

The following cases are referred to your Biokinetics practice, decide on the most appropriate intervention approach(es) and
motivate your choice(s).

Case study Intervention approach

1. A child with a learning problem

2. A child with a proprioceptive problem

3. A disabled child (Example: a spastic child)

4. A child with a combination of motor and self-esteem problems

5. An 8-year-old child who struggles to ride a bicycle

6. A child with a vestibular disorder

7. An overweight 10-year-old child

8. A child with DCD or ADHD

9. A 5-year old with poor bilateral integration

10. A 12-year old with poor balance


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