| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of the research - to evaluate the effects of DAT as a complex rehabilitation on individuals with mental and behavioral disorders. Objectives of the research: 1) To evaluate the changes in motor functions before and after the complex rehabilitation. 2) To identify changes in sensory systems before and after the application of complex rehabilitation. 3) To summarize the changes in the psychoemotional state before and after the application of complex rehabilitation. Object of research: Changes in motor functions, sensory integration and psychoemotional state of persons with mental and behavioral disorders. Research Hypothesis: DAT will have a positive effect on individuals with mental and behavioral disorders. Methods of research: analysis of scientific literature, testing, questionnaire survey, experiment, statistical data analysis. Conclusions: 1) An improvement in the subjects balance assessments was observed, standing on one leg with the eyes open (right p = 0.001, left p = 0.009), standing one foot in front of the other (p = 0.009). Improvement of motor functions, in the results of statements about subjects (buttons, zipper fastening 6%, cutlery control 9%), motor planning (ideation stage). 2) The positive effect of DAT on reflex integration was found, the evaluations of Babinsky and gallant reflexes were statistically significant at p = 0.003. Decreased irritability to external and internal stimuli was found on average 14 to 22 percent. It is concluded that DAT has a positive effect on individuals with mental and behavioral disorders by helping to overcome fears, reducing episodes of stereotypical / self-stimulating actions, developing sensory systems, and proper analysis of received impulses. 3) Noted significant improvements in concentration of attention (19%), enhanced social functions (tolerance of different surfaces 21%, daily organization 24%, assessment of possible risk 6%). It is concluded that DAT together with sensory integration has a positive effect on the psychoemotional state and social skills of the subjects through the proper reception and use of new information. The hypothesis of the study confirmed that by applying the methodology of sensory integration in combination with dolphin-assisted therapy, the first positive changes in sensory systems can be recorded as soon as after 16 sessions. |
