The Effects of Rhythm and Dance Training on the Levels of Daily Living Activities in Trainable Mentally Handicapped Children

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week rhythm and dance training on the ability of training mentally handicapped children to perform activities of daily living. A total with 32 volunteers mother were interviewed in private rehabilitation centers in Mersin. The study included 32 training mentally handicapped children, including 20 males and 12 females. Rhythm and dance training continued for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, hour a day. This research measures the adequacy of daily living activities in children with disabilities (self-care skills). A 32-point evaluation form was developed by the author to measure this adequacy. The form is scored between 0% and 100 % This research measures the adequacy of daily living activities in children with mental retardation (self-care skills). A 32-matter evaluation form was developed by the author to measure this adequacy. The form is scored between From 0 % to 50 % (Absolutely not do), 50 % to 100 % (Can definitely do) It scales up to 100 with 10 unit intervals. According to findings; Anneler thinks that way of movement, developing rhythm in depth emotionally provides development in our child. It has been reported by the mothers that their children begin to express themselves better and their level of perception improves to keep the names, movements and events in memory better after the rhythm and dance training. After eight weeks of education, the rate of mothers who said that there were positive changes in my child's rough and fine motor skills was quite high. As consequence; it is suggested that the eight-week rhythm and dance education has positive effects on the children's ability to perform their daily activities