Effects of Orofacial Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga in Children With Down Syndrome

Children with Down syndrome who receive routine physical therapy treatment in special education centers will undergo evaluation after eight weeks of treatment, followed by a control evaluation after 12 weeks.

"The orofacial treatment group receives therapeutic orofacial treatment in addition to routine physiotherapy treatment. Each week, one or two target exercises will be taught to the child with Down syndrome, and the exercises will gradually increase throughout the process. Parental involvement will be encouraged during the treatment to ensure active participation in therapy.~The goals of the therapy are as follows:~First Goal: Nasal hygiene and Sleep hygiene education~Second Goal: Nasal Breathing Exercise Training~Third Goal: Creating Awareness of Tongue Resting Position~Fourth Goal: Creating Lip Position Awareness - Lip Exercises~Goal Five: Chewing Muscle Exercises~Sixth Goal: Strengthening the Soft Palate~Seventh Goal: Reshaping Correct Swallowing"

The therapeutic yoga group receives therapeutic yoga treatment and routine physiotherapy treatment. Children with Down syndrome will be given yoga exercises suitable for their age.