What is mitochondrial disease? A very simplified explanation is that the power source in the cells is impaired, causing failure of the body to transform sugars into cellular energy. Every muscle is filled with mitochondria, which combine sugars or fats with oxygen to produce water and ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the essential energy molecule of all animals, including us! When this does not occur properly, many other systems are negatively impacted. Depending on which cells of the body are affected, symptoms may include: - Poor growth - Loss of muscle coordination, muscle weakness - Visual and/or hearing problems - Developmental delays, learning disabilities - Mental retardation - Heart, liver or kidney disease - Gastrointestinal disorders, severe constipation - Respiratory disorders - Diabetes - Increased risk of infection - Neurological problems, seizures - Thyroid dysfunction - Dementia An effective treatment plan( regarding to OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) should teach: - Energy conservation; - Body positioning and postural control; - Stress management and relaxation techniques; - Fine motor training is essential—often these children have difficulty -holding a pencil and cannot keep up with their peers even at the preschool level; - Visual perceptual training; - Stimulation of sensory processing and sensory interpretation; - Task organization, inclusive of, but not limited to, time on/off task; and - Social skills interventions to help their self-esteem and better understand their actions and reactions.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 06:46:56 +0000
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