Table A2.
General guidelines for the qualitative functional and functional approaches.
Motor Learning Principle | Description |
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Structure | The therapeutic program had a clear structure with a top-down system: five domains, prerequisites, and exercises. |
Repetition | Six individual sessions for each domain were incorporated into the program. Individual logbooks ensured the repetition of the exercises. |
Progression | The exercises were progressively graded toward increasing the participants’ capacities. Individual logbooks ensured shaping. |
Motivation | Motivation was an important factor during the assessments and therapy. Fun was a key feature and was achieved through rewards, group sessions, attractive leisure moments, and the overarching circus theme. |
Individual adjustments | Individual goals were based on baseline assessments. Each participant had their own logbook to ensure the continuity of the therapy. |
Therapists guide the execution | The child was considered an active actor seeking problem-solving strategies guided by the therapist. |
Focus on function | Functional activities took precedence during at least 70% of the therapeutic sessions. |