Respiratory Techniques in Intellectual Disability

[lauradub]

Any opinions on the best respiratory techniques to use with a profoundly intellectually and physically disabled population that cannot follow verbal commands?I'm doing as survey on current trends in the field.I'm interested in airway clearance and incresing chest expansion.

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[estherderu]

dear laura,
that is not easy question you ask...

I would try any type of blowing game... like blowing bubbles, blowing a balloon away ( hanging from a string ).
Singing and trying to blow on a flute can be fun. I have never had any success with inspiratory exercises with patients ( including children) who are intellectually handicapped.

Good luck with your survey.
esther