Projects & Grants
| The Impact of Interactive Therapy Using MYRO on the Development of Motor, Graphomotor, Writing, and Self-Care Skills in Children with Neurological Disorders in a Multidisciplinary Context | |
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| Project Id | SGS11/PdF-MF/2025 |
| Main solver | Mgr. Edita Satinská, Ph.D. |
| Period | 1/2025 - 12/2025 |
| Provider | Specifický VŠ výzkum |
| State | solved |
| Anotation | The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy using the interactive MYRO device in developing fine motor skills, upper limb strength, graphomotor skills, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in children with neurological disorders. The project integrates approaches from special education and occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing the prevention of academic failure and the promotion of children's independence. The intervention involves the application of the MYRO device, which, through multisensory inputs and visual stimulation, enables comprehensive therapy focused on improving coordination, movement accuracy, and reaction speed. The research emphasizes long-term monitoring of children to quantify the benefits across various developmental domains. Quantitative analysis includes assessments of fine motor skills (using the Nine Hole Peg Test - 9-HPT), upper limb strength (JAMAR dynamometer), writing skills (Diagnostics of Reading and Writing Skills / Evaluation Tool of Children?s Handwriting - ETCH), and ADL using standardized ADL scales. Qualitative analysis will focus on evaluating children's motivation and engagement through Likert emoticon scales and Leuven Scales for Wellbeing and Involvement. Results will be supplemented with questionnaires and interviews with parents and educators, focusing on perceived changes in motivation and academic performance to assess the long-term impact of therapy in the child"s natural environment. The project outcomes have the potential to optimize therapeutic methods for children with neurological disorders, provide recommendations for occupational therapists and special educators, and offer a foundation for further research. Expected outputs include scholarly publications and conference presentations. |
