Understanding teachers' perceptions of the motor difficulties of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 633-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Rivard ◽  
Cheryl. Missiuna ◽  
Steven. Hanna ◽  
Laurie. Wishart
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

An Exploratory Study of Teachers’ Experiences in Physical Education With Children Thought to Have Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Chantelle Zimmer ◽  
Janice Causgrove Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Elementary Years ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Movement Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Teachers can create supportive conditions in physical education to mitigate experiences of stress for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD); however, most are unfamiliar with DCD and lack adequate training to instruct children with impairments. The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ perceptions of and interactions in physical education with children thought to demonstrate functional difficulties associated with DCD. A semistructured interview was conducted with 12 teachers across all elementary years with diverse backgrounds and thematically analyzed. Four themes were produced. Teachers (a) had differing views on the etiology of children’s movement difficulties, though (b) all recognized a range of difficulties children demonstrated. They (c) believed it was their role to facilitate positive experiences for these children in physical education but (d) experienced challenges in doing so. Training that increases teachers’ knowledge of and abilities to address the needs of children thought to have DCD is warranted.

scholarly journals Validity of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire’ 07 and Its Association with Physical Activity in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Byungmo Ku
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

OBJECTIVES The purposes of the current study were to examine the construct and predictive validity, and reliability of the developmental coordination disorder questionnaire’ 07 (DCDQ’ 07) for young children with developmental disabilities (DD).METHODS 135 parents of young children with DD completed an online questionnaire which consisted of demographic information, the DCDQ’ 07, and a physical activity behavior questionnaire. A one-way analysis of variance was conducted to evaluate motor difficulties across different types of young children with DD. Exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha were used to examine construct validity and reliability of the DCDQ’ 07. Moreover, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to examine the association between the DCDQ’ 07 scores and physical activity behaviors in young children with DD.RESULTS The one-way analysis of variance indicated that the DCDQ’ 07 scores were significantly different across different types of young children with DD = 6.66, p <0.001). The exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution, accounting for 64.34% of the variance of the DCDQ’ 07. Internal consistencies of the three factors were acceptable. One factor, control during movement, was a significant predictor for physical activity behaviors in young children with DD (β = 0.37, p < 0.01).CONCLUSIONS The DCDQ’ 07 may be a reliable and valid measure in examining motor difficulties in young children with DD. To promote physical activity behaviors in young children with DD, teaching and reinforcing motor skills need to be encouraged.

The Revised DCDQ: Is It a Suitable Screening Measure for Motor Difficulties in Adolescents?

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Pannekoek ◽  
Daniela Rigoli ◽  
Jan P. Piek ◽  
Nicholas C. Barrett ◽  
Marina Schoemaker
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Measure ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Coordination Disorder

The parent-rated Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) has been revised to incorporate a wider age range, including adolescence. In this exploratory study, internal consistency and validity of the DCDQ-2007 was assessed using a community-based sample of 87 adolescents. Psychometric properties of the DCDQ-2007 were investigated and concurrent validity, sensitivity, and specificity were assessed with the MABC-2 as a criterion standard. The results demonstrated high internal consistency for the DCDQ-2007 and a relationship with the MABC-2 was found. The DCDQ-2007 met the recommended standard for sensitivity, although the confidence interval was large; however, it failed to meet the recommended standard for specificity. This has important implications concerning the suitability of the DCDQ-2007. Although promising psychometric properties were found within the current study, the applicability of the DCDQ-2007 as a screening measure for motor difficulties requires careful consideration.

scholarly journals A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PERCEPTUAL MOTOR TRAINING ON IMPROVEMENT IN MOTOR PERFORMANCE IN INDIVIDUALS HAVING DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumendra Saha
Keyword(s):  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Training ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Interceptive Action ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Training Approach ◽  
Rhythmic Coordination ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Purpose: To systematically review published research literatures to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of perceptual motor training on improvement in motor performance in individuals having Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).Methods: Multiple databases were methodically searched for articles related to Developmental Coordination Disorder; only descriptive, intervention or qualitative articles were retained. Research indicates that poor motor co-ordination has far reaching implications for social and emotional wellbeing and that DCD occurs not only in children, but that motor difficulties are retained in adulthood.Results: Generalized performance deficit is observed in majority of the children with DCD. Pronounced difficulty in internal (forward) modeling, rhythmic coordination, executive function, gait and postural control, catching and interceptive action, and aspects of sensoriperceptual function were observed in most of the individuals diagnosed with DCD.Conclusions: Result suggests the perceptual motor training approach may result in positive outcomes in motor performance in individuals having DCD. Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance was observed as better alternative to contemporary coordination treatment approach. Furthermore, psychomotor therapy which includes emphasis on music and rhythm and sensory integration therapy was observed as having sustainably facilitative impacts. 

scholarly journals Executive Functioning, Motor Difficulties, and Developmental Coordination Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley C. Leonard ◽  
Marialivia Bernardi ◽  
Elisabeth L. Hill ◽  
Lucy A. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Group Motor Skill Intervention Program in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: Program Frequency Matters.

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Caçola ◽  
Melvin Ibana ◽  
Michael Romero ◽  
Jennifer Chuang
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two group programs on visual-motor integration, motor proficiency, gross-motor skills, and parental perception of motor difficulties in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). We compared whether the frequency of two programs (10 one hour sessions - once/week for 10 weeks verses 24 one hour sessions – twice/week for 12 weeks) produced different changes in motor skills. Methods: Children in the two programs were assessed before and after each program with the MABC-2, DCD-Q, BOT-2, Beery-VMI-6, and the TGMD-2 assessments. The emphasis of the programs was on group activities that required collaboration while performing skills that utilized upper-body coordination, balance, and fine-motor abilities. Results: After the 24-session intervention program, results revealed significant improvements in the Manual Coordination and Total Score of the BOT-2 (ps < .05), and parents reported significantly higher scores for all categories of the DCD-Q (ps < .05). No significant changes were observed after the 10-session once/week intervention program. Conclusions: We conclude that a (24 one-hour sessions- twice a week for 12 weeks) group intervention program can be an effective intervention method for improvement of motor skills in children with DCD. We recommend that allied health professionals consider the group intervention as a feasible way to promote more frequent sessions to children with DCD.

scholarly journals Attention-deficit hyperactivity and developmental coordination disorders: knowledge and practice among child and adolescent psychiatrists and paediatricians

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 336-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Kirby ◽  
Gill Salmon ◽  
Lisa Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Further Training ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Coordination Disorders ◽  
Movement Difficulties ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Aims and MethodDespite extensive evidence that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developmental coordination disorder commonly present as overlapping disorders, it is not clear whether clinicians routinely enquire about movement difficulties when assessing children with suspected ADHD. We describe a survey that examines knowledge and practice of child and adolescent psychiatrists (n=107) and paediatricians (n=51) in this area.ResultsResults show that 67.3% of child and adolescent psychiatrists compared with 15.7% of paediatricians claimed to have poor or very poor knowledge of developmental coordination disorder, and 28% compared with 5.9% respectively reported that they never or only occasionally ask about motor difficulties.Clinical ImplicationsChild and adolescent psychiatrists should consider routine screening for developmental coordination disorder when assessing for ADHD. Further training in assessment of developmental coordination disorder is recommended to facilitate this.

scholarly journals Discrepancies between Parent and Teacher Reports of Motor Competence in 5–10-Year-Old Children with and without Suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1028
Author(s):  
Li Ke ◽  
Anna L. Barnett ◽  
Yun Wang ◽  
Wen Duan ◽  
Jing Hua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Teacher Reports ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Low Sensitivity ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Home And School

Parents and teachers have knowledge of children’s daily motor performance yet may make different judgments about the levels of competence observed at home and school. The current study aimed to examine the discrepancies between parent and teacher reports using the Movement ABC-2 Checklist and the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) on children with and without suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The Movement ABC-2 Test was administered to 1276 children aged 5–10 years in China. The Movement ABC-2 Checklist and DCDQ were completed by both parents and teachers of all children. A total of 172 children achieving a score below the 15th percentile on the Movement ABC-2 Test were identified as children with suspected DCD. Both parents and teachers showed suitable agreement in judging children’s motor competence but low sensitivity in identifying children with DCD. Parent scores of children’s motor competence were more closely associated with test performance scores compared to teacher scores. Teachers tended to over-rate children’s motor competence. The motor difficulties identified by parents were associated with low Movement ABC-2 Test scores on Manual Dexterity and Balance components, while motor difficulties identified by teachers were associated with the Balance component only. The results demonstrated discrepancies between parent and teacher reports, suggesting the importance of using a range of measures to identify and describe motor difficulties in children.

Number Acuity of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Gomez ◽  
Manuela Piazza ◽  
Antoinette Jobert ◽  
Ghislaine Dehaene ◽  
Stanislas Dehaene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Coordination Disorder
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