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February 19, 2026Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Parents' Experiences and Expectations From Physiotherapy for Children With Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review

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FAFathimath AkhilaASAsir John Samuel

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Overview

Scoping review reveals parents' views on physiotherapy benefits in children with Down syndrome, highlighting areas for improvement.

Key Points

  • This review aims to synthesize parental experiences and expectations regarding physiotherapy for children with Down syndrome.
  • Conducted a scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's methodology.
  • Employed a comprehensive search strategy across four electronic databases and grey literature.
  • Included five studies after screening a total of 97 studies.
  • Parents see physiotherapy as crucial for development, highlighting benefits like improved motor skills, confidence, and independence.
  • Challenges noted by parents include limited access to services, emotional strain, and dissatisfaction with current offerings.

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Akhila et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7ffecb39a600b3ee4eehttps://doi.org/10.1111/jir.70088
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