Revista de Investigación en Actividades Acuáticas
Adaptación inclusiva al medio acuático de un bebé con síndrome de Down. Estudio de caso
By Cristina Gómez-García, Raquel Coca Avila, María Carmen Moraga Ortiz and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
This study explores the inclusive intervention strategies employed at the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada and their impact on the skills developed by a patient with Down syndrome who received physiotherapy at the Early Childhood Care Center (CAIT) in Granada and at the Virgen de las Nieves Maternal and Child Hospital in Granada. In addition to occupational therapy and inclusive aquatic activity sessions at the aforementioned center, this study also included occupational therapy and inclusive aquatic activity sessions.
Objective
To analyze the influence of group work in the pool on the inclusion of patients with Down syndrome.
Method
A clinical case study of an 18-month-old boy. A descriptive qualitative design was used. The research provides a detailed analysis of interventions, interviews, challenges, and outcomes in the context of therapy received in the Hydrotherapy Unit. Data were collected through retrospective analysis of the child's medical record, pool observations, and document analysis to ensure a comprehensive understanding.