The Effect of Group Exercise in Children With Special Needs

The Effect of Group Exercise on Balance and Attention Level in Children With Special Needs

Thirty children with special needs were included in the study. Participants engaged in group exercises twice a week for four weeks, including warm-up and cool-down periods, with the goal of improving balance. The participants' balance was assessed using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency Test Short Form (Balance Parameters), Pediatric Balance Scale; functional mobility was evaluated using the Timed Up and Go Test, and attention level was assessed using the Stroop Test before and after the intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 6-15 years with special needs
• Able to walk independently

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with visual problems,
• Any orthopaedic, rheumatic or neurological problems affecting balance,
• Any contraindication to exercise