THE EFFECT OF NEURO-DEVELOPMENTAL TREATMENT (NDT) ON MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND HYPOTONUS IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AT RSAB HARAPAN KITA
Abstract
Background: The first year of life, especially the period from the fetus in the womb until the child is 2 years old is an important period in growth and development. However, not all children can grow and develop normally. One of the growth and development disorders that is often found is Down Syndrome.
Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) on motor development and hypotonia in children with Down syndrome at RSAB Harapan Kita.
Method: This study is a Pre-Experiment study. The population of the study was all Down syndrome patients at RSAB Harapan Kita Jakarta. The sample of the study was patients who had undergone a physiotherapy program for at least 2 weeks and a maximum of 1 year who met the inclusion criteria of 30 people.
Results: Paired Sample T-test after intervention with NDT Therapy on motor development and muscle tone obtained a p value of 0.000 p <0.05. Conclusion: Therapy with NDT can have a significant effect in improving motor development and muscle tone in children with Down Syndrome.