Benefícios da natação para crianças com síndrome de down

Abstract

Down syndrome (DS) is an anomaly that lies within the mental deficiencies caused by a biological accident that occurs during cell division of the embryo , in which trisomy 21 is the most representative , causing degrees of learning difficulties and physical disability . A deficiency in the psychomotor development of children with DS results , in general, the problems associated with areas of cognitive and motor behavior and a problem that these individuals have suffered over the years due to environmental factors , such as lack of opportunity to practice exercises , information and quality education . Swimming for children with Down syndrome has major benefits to neurodevelopment . Through a literature review study aims to analyze the contribution of swimming as a form of social inclusion , on the psychomotor , neurocognitive and social development of children with DS.