The purpose of the study is to assess the influence of correctional treatment on psychomotoric development in infants with muscle hypertonia. The following objectives were put forward: the assessment of specific features of the psychomotoric development of the infants with muscle hypertonia; to evaluate variations of psychomotoric function development; to compare infant psychomotoric development of the infants between in the experimental and control groups. Psychomotoric development of the infants' and the effectiveness of the correctional program were evaluated according to the Munich functional development diagnostic scale. Seven psychometric functions of the infants were being evaluated. Fifty - four infants with muscle hypertonia were included in the study, for which early correction of the disorders was recommended. The experimental group consisted of infants (n=30, at the average age of 6.45 ± 0.38 months) who underwent an early correctional development program applied by rehabilitation professionals at the correction service. The duration of correctional treatment lasted 1.85 ± 0.13 months. The control group (n=24, at the average age of 6.12 ± 0.40 months) consisted of the infants whom was correctional treatment recommended, but their parents refused it for various reasons or failed to complete. The following factors were analyzed: physical and intellectual development of the infants with muscle hypertonia, the age of infants, and their retardation from the... [to full text]

Graphomotor skills are a set of motoric skills in the field of graphics. Their development is dependent on the overall level of psychomotor development, especially gross and fine motor skills. Hyperactivity means excessive compulsion to perform activities, excessive movements. This is why children with symptoms of hyperactivity are very frequently prone to occurrence of problems in some area of psychomotor skills. The aim of the thesis was to ascertain to what extent the level of graphomotor development influences postponement of school attendance and also how kindergartens handle development of fine and gross motor skills in these. Both aims were fulfilled. The theoretical section of the thesis deals with a detailed description of the problems, attempting to present a comprehensive overview of the topic. The research section is made up of integrated research. Qualitative research took place with the aid of controlled interviews with representatives of kindergartens. The interview was recorded in writing and subsequently analysed and elaborated into tables. The quantitative section of the research was base on gathering of data with the aid of questionnaires and subsequent analysis of the data. The results were elaborated into graphs. There were a total of two questionnaires, one for pedagogical workers and second for parents of children cited by teachers, both anonymous. Those questionnaires ascertained the level of gross and fine motor skills, graphomotor skills and any possible postponement (even considered) of school attendance. Two hypotheses were determined. The research confirmed both hypotheses. It was evident from the results of the research that deficiencies in the development of graphomotor skills in pre-school children are dependent on the development of gross motor skills and coordination and that hyperactive children show greater shortcomings in these areas. This is why development of psychomotor skills should be supported and developed in a targeted manner during pre-school years. This can help to prevent problems with graphomotor skills, especially in hyperactive children.

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The main goal of the thesis entitled "The selected methods of social work with clients self-non sufficient in health care facilities" was to describe and to analyze methods used in activation of the elderly suffering from dementia. It draws a comparison of different settings and explores workers's attitude to the methods of activation. The text of the thesis was mapped out into five chapters. The first chapter was set into the context of old age and ageing. The second chapter is concerned with the issues of self-sufficiency and dependency of old age and other related issues. The topic of the third chapter is old age in relation with memory. It defines memory and memory disorders in the elderly suffering from dementia. The fourth chapter is crucial and gives an idea of non-pharmacological and other possible activities which are eligible for application in practice and are intended to reduce cognitive disorders of cognitive functions and behavior disorders. The theoretical part enters into research carried out in four facilities which care for clients with dementia. The research section is represented by a qualitative research where methods of a half structured interview and observation were opted for. The interviews were realized with eight practicing experts. The outcomes gathered from the...