Intervenção da terapia ocupacional na síndrome de down com estimulação precoce

Abstract

The aim of this study was through literature searches, describe the importance of early intervention for children with Down syndrome during its development and the acquisition of skills and show how occupational therapy can help these children can develop, recovering or keeping skills they need to perform AVD`s (activities of daily living) relating to independently and actively with the environment they live in . Also submit some historical aspects about Down syndrome. Show the types of stimuli that can contribute to a better psychomotor development of children with Down syndrome and demonstrate how to professional practice of occupational therapy and its strategies for early stimulation in children with DS.