This
work was carried out to investigate the efficacy of sensory integration therapy
in improving gross motor coordination and grip control in Down syndrome
children. Thirty children were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned
into two groups: group A received (sensory integration therapy program plus specific physiotherapy training)
and group B received (specific physiotherapy training program only). Motor
coordination test measures (Balancing backward, Hopping, Jumping from side to
sideand Transferring boxes) to test and follow gross motor coordination,
handheld dynamometer to test and follow grip control ability and kinesthesia
test to test and follow awareness of joint position and movement. These
measurements were taken before initial treatment and after 12 weeks of
treatment. The children parents in both groups A and B were instructed to
complete 3 hours of the home routine program. Data analysis was available on
the 30 Down syndrome children participating in the study. The difference between pre- and
post-treatment results was more significant in Motor
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