Evaluation Of Physiotherapy Services Provided to Children in Special Education Centers In The City Of Najran From The Parents' Perspective Authors: [Amin Saleh Ali Al Zamanan - Mansour Hamad Al Fadel - Hadi Saeed Hadi Al Harith - Hamad Hadi Al Kalib - Khaled Ali Hadi Al Harith]

الملخص

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical therapy program for children with disabilities. The program aims to improve the motor functions and social communication of children.

A pilot study was conducted on 30 children with disabilities. The children were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group that received the physical therapy program, and the control group that received traditional care.

A set of tools was used to assess the motor functions and social communication of the children, including:

The Pediatric Motor Function Assessment Scale
The Children's Communication Assessment Scale
The results showed that the physical therapy program was effective in improving the motor functions and social communication of the children in the experimental group compared to the control group.

This study supports the effectiveness of a physical therapy program for children with disabilities. The program can be used to improve the motor functions and social communication of children.

Keywords: Physical therapy, disability, motor functions, social communication