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  #1 beihlt on 08 Nov 15

   

  Schilling, Washington, Billingsley, and Deitz (2003) conducted a study to determine the effect of therapy balls as seating options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The intention was to observe in-seat behavior and handwriting legibility changes as well as social acceptability among students and teachers after implementing this new seating option (Schilling, Washington, Billingsley, & Deitz, 2003). Among the three students that participated in the study, all improved in-seat behavior and word legibility (Schilling et al., 2003). It also was determined that therapy balls were acceptable among students and teachers (Schilling et al., 2003). During the intervention phase of the study, therapists and teachers reported various differences in movement between each student which indicated the need for self-modulation of personal sensory needs (Schilling et al., 2003). Results indicate that the use of therapy balls with children who have difficulty staying in their seat and attending to task may be a viable option for therapists in the school system (Schilling et al., 2003).

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Schilling, Washington, Billingsley, and Deitz (2003) conducted a study to determine the effect of therapy balls as seating options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The intention was to observe in-seat behavior and handwriting legibility changes as well as social acceptability among students and teachers after implementing this new seating option (Schilling, Washington, Billingsley, & Deitz, 2003). Among the three students that participated in the study, all improved in-seat behavior and word legibility (Schilling et al., 2003). It also was determined that therapy balls were acceptable among students and teachers (Schilling et al., 2003). During the intervention phase of the study, therapists and teachers reported various differences in movement between each student which indicated the need for self-modulation of personal sensory needs (Schilling et al., 2003). Results indicate that the use of therapy balls with children who have difficulty staying in their seat and attending to task may be a viable option for therapists in the school system (Schilling et al., 2003).</div>

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