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Systematic review: Need for high-quality research on occupational therapy for children with intellectual disability.

Maarit E KarhulaTuija HeiskanenAnna-Liisa Salminen
Published in: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy (2021)
Results support the notion that occupational therapy in daily environments for children with ID may enhances participation in everyday activities. Further research with appropriate study designs and outcome measurements is needed. Although the research evidence was limited, the results encourage focussing on occupational therapy for children with ID to enhance participation in school and home environments.
Keyphrases
  • intellectual disability
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • meta analyses
  • randomized controlled trial