Inclusion Understood From the Perspectives of Children With Disability

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere ◽  
E. Jane Watkinson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Nemaline Myopathy ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Children’S Perspectives ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Coordination Disorder

This study explored the perspectives of children with disabilities regarding the concept of inclusion in physical activity. Participants were children (two girls, nine boys, Mage = 10 years, five months, age range: 8–12 years) with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, fine and gross motor delays, developmental coordination disorder, muscular dystrophy, nemaline myopathy, brachial plexus injury, and severe asthma. Children’s perspectives on inclusion in physical activity (e.g., sports, games, and play) were explored through semistructured interviews. Interviews were digitally audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed through content analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: gaining entry to play, feeling like a legitimate participant, and having friends. These themes were associated with feeling included to varying degrees in sports, games, and play. In essence, it was the actions of others that were the prominent features identified by children that contributed to feeling more or less included in physical activity contexts. These results are discussed in relation to inclusion in physical education, recreation, and unstructured free play.

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Self-Efficacy Toward Physical Activity, and Play: Does Gender Matter?

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cairney ◽  
John Hay ◽  
Brent Faught ◽  
James Mandigo ◽  
Andreas Flouris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
The Social ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study investigated the effect of gender on the relationship between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and self-reported participation in organized and recreational free-play activities. A participation-activity questionnaire and the short form Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency was administered to a large sample of children ages 9 to 14 (N = 590). A total of 44 children (19 boys, 25 girls) were identified as having probable DCD. Regardless of gender, children with DCD had lower self-efficacy toward physical activity and participated in fewer organized and recreational play activities than did children without the disorder. While there were no gender by DCD interactions with self-efficacy and play, girls with DCD had the lowest mean scores of all children. These findings are discussed in terms of the social norms that influence boys and girls’ participation in physical activity.

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Generalized Self-Efficacy Toward Physical Activity, and Participation in Organized and Free Play Activities

2005 ◽  
Vol 147 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cairney ◽  
John A. Hay ◽  
Brent E. Faught ◽  
Terrance J. Wade ◽  
Laurie Corna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Comparison of Health Outcomes Among Children with Different Levels of Motor Competence

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel V. Chagas ◽  
Luiz Alberto Batista
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Skinfold Thickness ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Coordination Disorder

AbstractWhile evidence suggests that children with the developmental coordination disorder (DCD) have worse health outcomes than their typically developing peers, it remains unclear whether children with low motor competence but without DCD are also characterized by worse health outcomes than those with average motor competence. The main purpose of this study was to compare health outcomes between children with low motor competence without DCD and those with average motor competence.The total of 127 children aged 12–14 years were recruited. Motor competence, physical activity, flexibility, and muscular strength/endurance were assessed with, respectively, the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder, a validated self-administered questionnaire, sit-and-reach, and sit-up 60s tests. Skinfold thickness was measured to assess the children’s adiposity. Multivariate analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests were performed.Children with average motor competence had lower body fat percentage and higher levels of physical activity and muscular strength/endurance than the groups with low (Our findings suggest that children with low motor competence without DCD have worse health outcomes than their peers with average motor competence. We suggest that both the development of motor competence and improvement of health outcomes should be targeted during childhood and adolescence by health professionals.

scholarly journals Promoting Participation in DCD: Physical Activity Levels and the Social Network

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Bert Steenbergen ◽  
Hidde Bekhuis ◽  
Femke van Abswoude
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Group Behavior ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
The Social ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Abstract Purpose of Review Physical inactivity is a worldwide problem, also affecting children with motor problems, such as developmental coordination disorder. We try to understand what motivates children to start, continue, and stop having an active lifestyle and explore the role that the social network of the child can have to stimulate an active lifestyle. Recent Findings Social network theory is useful for understanding individual and group behavior related to physical activity. Social networks, ranging from peers and parents to teachers and medical professionals were shown to play an important role in bringing about sustainable behavioral change. Up to now, little systematic research has been done into how social networks can be used to keep children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) physically active and motivated. Summary Future studies should more systematically examine and target the social network of the child with DCD. This social network can then be used to develop interventions for a sustained physical active lifestyle leading to increased participation in the society.

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