The effects of motor action training for a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. [Japanese]

Accession Number

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal: 1990-70014-001.

Author

Nagata, Minoru.
Ando, Takao.

Institution

Nagata, Minoru: UTsukubaSchoolfor the Physically Handicapped at Kirigaoka,Tokyo,Japan.

Title

The effects of motor action training for a child with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. [Japanese].

Source

Japanese Journal of Special Education. Vol 26(4), MarJapan: Japanese Assn of Special Education. , 43-48.

Abstract

Describes the course and effects of motor action training, a method developed for children with cerebral palsy, in the case of a boy who showed self-mutilative behavior (knee biting and finger biting). Training began when the S was 9.5 yrs old and continued for over 1 yr 11 mo. (English abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).

Key Concepts

motor action training, self mutilative behavior, 11.9 yr old male with Lesch-Nyan syndrome, case report.

Subject Headings

*Behavior Modification
*Genetic Disorders
*Motor Processes
*Self Mutilation
Case Report

Classification Code

Behavior Therapy & Behavior Modification [3312].

Population Group

Human.

Language

Japanese.

Publication Type

Journal; Peer Reviewed Journal.

ISSN Print

0387-3374.

Entry Month

19900101.