Use of Video Modeling to Teach Weight Lifting Techniques to Adults with Down Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Carter, Kathleen; Pennington, Robert C.; Ledford, Elizabeth

doi:10.14434/pders.v36i2.23718

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“…Video modelling, which has been used in various disciplines for effective at-home learning (Bellini & Akullian 2007;Biederman & Freedman 2007), was added to DSFit 2 after the majority of parents in DSFit 1 indicated in their feedback survey that they thought this feature could be helpful for home practice. Video modelling has been shown to be a useful technique to teach new skills to children and adults with DS, and there is emerging research suggesting it may be useful for specifically teaching exercise skills as well (Carter et al 2017). However, findings from our follow-up survey showed that most families were not using the videos 2 months after the programme ended.…”

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“…Video modelling has been shown to be a useful technique to teach new skills to children and adults with DS, and there is emerging research suggesting it may be useful for specifically teaching exercise skills as well (Carter et al . 2017). However, findings from our follow‐up survey showed that most families were not using the videos 2 months after the programme ended.…”

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DSFit: a feasibility pilot study of a group exercise programme for adolescents with Down syndrome

Hojlo

Milliken

Baumer

et al. 2022

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background While past research has underscored the benefits of physical activity for people with Down syndrome (DS), exercise programming that is customised to and/or accessible for children and adolescents with DS is limited. The objectives of this pilot were to (1) develop and refine an engaging exercise programme for adolescents with DS, called DSFit; (2) assess feasibility over the course of two pilot iterations; and (3) examine participant and parent feedback regarding exercise priorities and the DSFit exercise programme. Method Participants were 12 unique adolescents (ages 11–17 years) with DS. Both pilot iterations of the programme consisted of weekly group exercise sessions and home exercises to complete between sessions. Physical fitness and mood/behaviour were assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Parent and child goal‐setting and feedback surveys were collected before and immediately after the intervention, and a 2‐month follow‐up assessed physical activity and exercise attitudes. Quality improvement methodology and participant/parent feedback were used to modify the second iteration to better meet the needs of our study population. Changes included an expanded age range, modified physical assessments, decreased burden of questionnaires, and video‐recorded group sessions for at‐home practice. Results Physical fitness evaluation of core/trunk strength and stability, lower‐ and upper‐body strength, balance, flexibility, and walking was feasible, and the majority of participants in both pilot iterations improved in at least one category of physical assessment between baseline and end of intervention. Assessment of symptoms of anxiety, depression and behavioural concerns was also feasible and results showed slight improvements in some participants. Both parent and participant feedback indicated that participants enjoyed the programme and appreciated the opportunity to start developing sustainable exercise habits. Conclusions A group exercise programme with supported at‐home components is feasible for adolescents with DS. Future iterations will continue to examine programme efficacy with improved fitness testing and larger sample sizes. Strategies to increase at‐home compliance, such as virtual sessions and parent/guardian‐guided physical fitness assessments, will also be incorporated.

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DSFit: a feasibility pilot study of a group exercise programme for adolescents with Down syndrome

Hojlo

Milliken

Baumer

et al. 2022

J intellect Disabil Res

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“…While there is a larger body of literature on interventions focused on physical health behaviors such as exercise for this population (e.g., [6][7][8][9]), interventions to support healthier nutrition habits is lacking. When compared to individuals without IDD, fewer people with IDD meet recommended guidelines for each food group, except for sugar and fat [10].…”

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Supporting Healthier Grocery-Shopping Habits for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Self-Management and Technology: A Single-Case Pilot

Savage

2023

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While there are many benefits to healthy nutrition, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have poor nutrition habits. Identifying effective practices to promote healthy nutrition for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is critical. The purpose of this study was to examine the use of a health app and self-management intervention in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in making healthier nutrition choices. A changing criterion single-case research design was used with three adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to determine if there was a functional relation between a health app and self-management intervention, and the number of healthy food and drink items purchased when grocery shopping. The combination of the health app with self-management intervention was effective in increasing the number of healthy food and drink items two participants bought at the grocery store. Participants reported that they enjoyed using the app, scanning food and drink items was fun, and the goal-setting and self-monitoring components were easy to understand. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

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Technology-Based Physical Health Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review

Savage,

Clark,

Baffoe

et al. 2023

J Dev Phys Disabil

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Use of Video Modeling to Teach Weight Lifting Techniques to Adults with Down Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

DSFit: a feasibility pilot study of a group exercise programme for adolescents with Down syndrome

DSFit: a feasibility pilot study of a group exercise programme for adolescents with Down syndrome

Supporting Healthier Grocery-Shopping Habits for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Self-Management and Technology: A Single-Case Pilot

Technology-Based Physical Health Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review

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