scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF VESTIBULAR STIMULATION IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER

2019 ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
GANAPATHY SANKAR U ◽  
MONISHA R ◽  
CHRISTOPHER AMALRAJ VALLABA DOSS ◽  
PALANIVEL RM
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Vestibular Stimulation ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Baseline Screening

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to find out the effects of vestibular stimulation in developmental coordination disorder (DCD) children. Methodology: Thirty children (n=30) were screened using the DCD questionnaire (DCDQ). After baseline screening among the 30 children, 15 were confirmed as suspects of DCD. Vestibular stimulation was given for all the 15 children. Results: It is revealed that the motor coordination was improved significantly in children with DCD. Conclusion: The present study concluded that vestibular stimulation is effective to enhance performance in tasks requiring motor coordination.

Developmental coordination disorder is more than a motor problem: Children describe the impact of daily struggles on their quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill G Zwicker ◽  
Melinda Suto ◽  
Susan R Harris ◽  
Nikol Vlasakova ◽  
Cheryl Missiuna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Motor Problem ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Affecting 5–6% of children, developmental coordination disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by poor motor coordination and difficulty learning motor skills. Although quantitative studies have suggested that children with developmental coordination disorder experience reduced quality of life, no known qualitative studies have reported what daily life is like from their perspective. Method Guided by an inductive realistic approach and using semi-structured, individual interviews, 13 children (8–12 years) were asked to describe what life is like in their own words. Three researchers coded interviews manually to identify relevant content. An experienced qualitative researcher conducted a second, in-depth thematic analysis using NVivo to identify patterns and themes. Findings Two themes – milestones as millstones and the perils of printing – illuminated participants’ challenges in completing everyday activities at home and at school. The third theme – more than a motor problem – revealed the social and emotional impact of these struggles and from being excluded from play. The fourth theme – coping strategies – described their efforts to be resilient. Conclusion Parents, educators, physicians, and therapists working with children with developmental coordination disorder must recognize how their quality of life is affected by the physical and emotional toll of their efforts to participate successfully in daily activities.

scholarly journals Left-Handedness and Developmental Coordination Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (10) ◽  
pp. 696-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Cairney ◽  
Louis A Schmidt ◽  
Scott Veldhuizen ◽  
Paul Kurdyak ◽  
John Hay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Motor Proficiency ◽  
Cerebral Lateralization ◽  
Coordination Problems ◽  
Left Handedness ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Objective: To examine the prevalence of left-handedness in a sample of children screened for developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Method: Using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency—Short Form (BOTMP-SF), 2297 children were screened with 128 scoring at or below the fifth percentile and identified as probable cases of DCD. Using the Movement-ABC (M-ABC) and the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, 30 children (24 from the DCD group, and 6 who scored above the cut-off) were randomly selected for further assessment. Results: Among the students who had previously scored at or below the fifth percentile on the BOTMP-SF, 24 were evaluated. Among the 19 children who met diagnostic criteria for DCD (IQ > 70, M-ABC < 16th percentile), 37% ( n = 9) were left-handed. Among children who scored at or below the fifth percentile of the M-ABC, 46% were left-handed (6/13). Conclusion: The prevalence of left-handedness in children with DCD suggests a possible role for cerebral lateralization in motor coordination problems.

scholarly journals Correlation between Motor Coordination Skills and Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7362
Author(s):  
Kyujin Lee ◽  
Yong Hwan Kim ◽  
Yongho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Personal Adjustment ◽  
Percentile Score ◽  
Coordination Disorder

The purpose of this study was to compare whole factors of emotional and behavioral problems between children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and investigate the interrelationship between motor coordination skills and emotional and behavioral problems among the children. As a result of screening participants (288 children) based on DSM-5 standard, participants were classified as DCD and typically developing (TD) groups. A total of 60 children (mean age: 8.8 years ± 3.5 months; DCD group n = 30, TD group n = 30) were assessed using the Korean Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition for emotional and behavioral problems. Children with DCD showed significantly poor scores in internalizing problems (p = 0.009), inattention/hyperactivity (p = 0.004), and emotional symptoms index (p = 0.001) among the criteria of emotional problems and in personal adjustment (p = 0.000) among the criteria of behavioral problems. The MABC-2 composite percentile score of participants showed a significant correlation with internalizing problem behavior (r = −0.382, p = 0.003), inattention / hyperactivity disorder (r = −0.409, p = 0.001), emotional symptoms index (r = −0.483, p = 0.000), and personal adjustment (r = 0.474, p < 0.01). Our results validated that children with DCD have more emotional and behavioral difficulties than TD children. Our results revealed that the motor coordination skills have correlated with emotional and behavioral difficulties among children.

scholarly journals Effects of Graded Exergames on Fitness Performance in Elementary School Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bouwien Smits-Engelsman ◽  
Emmanuel Bonney ◽  
Gillian Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common childhood disorder affecting movement and coordination skills, fitness, and academic performance. Increased physical fitness may have a positive influence on physical and mental health outcomes in children with DCD. Yet, little has been done to develop interventions to improve fitness performance in this group. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of graded exergames in 7 to 12-year-old children with DCD and typically developing (TD) peers. Participants (32 DCD and 28 TD children) received a 30-min training session twice weekly for 10 weeks. Performance on motor coordination (MABC-2 test), balance, aerobic, and anaerobic fitness tests were assessed at the beginning and end of training. In addition, enjoyment and perception of exertion were measured for each participant during the training period. Both children with DCD and TD children significantly improved on motor coordination, balance, aerobic, and anaerobic fitness at the end of the training. A significant Group by Time interaction was observed on the MABC-2 total [F(1, 55) = 13.19; p &lt; 0.001] and balance scores [F(1, 55) = 26.83; p &lt; 0.0001], with the DCD group demonstrating larger improvements than the TD children. Both groups enjoyed the program throughout the training period even though they rated the training to be of high intensity. These findings indicate that graded exergames may serve as potential treatment for impaired fitness in children with DCD. Regular participation in graded exergames in school settings may be needed to enhance and maintain fitness performance in young children with and without DCD.

scholarly journals Psychometric Validation and Reference Norms for the European Spanish Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire: DCDQ-ES

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeca Montes-Montes ◽  
Laura Delgado-Lobete ◽  
Javier Pereira ◽  
Sergio Santos-del-Riego ◽  
Thais Pousada
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Reference Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Cultural Adaptations ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Coordination Disorder

The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ) is a widely used and well-validated tool that contributes to the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The aim of this study was to further analyze the psychometric properties of the European Spanish cross-culturally adapted version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ-ES) in a sample of Spanish children aged 6–11 years and to establish reference norms with respect to age groups. Parents of 540 typically developing children completed the DCDQ-ES. A second sample of 30 children with probable DCD (pDCD) was used to test its discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original three-factor structure and the internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s α = 0.907). Significant differences between age groups were found. The pDCD group scored significantly lower than the reference sample in the three subscales and DCDQ-ES total score (p < 0.001; AUC = 0.872). The DCDQ-ES is a reliable and valid tool for screening motor coordination difficulties in Spanish children and for identifying children with probable DCD. The findings of this research suggest that context-specific cut-off scores should be systematically utilized when using cross-cultural adaptations of the DCDQ. Age-specific cut-off scores for Spanish children are provided.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Reliability of the Adolescents and Adults Coordination Questionnaire into European Spanish

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6405
Author(s):  
Laura Delgado-Lobete ◽  
Rebeca Montes-Montes ◽  
David Méndez-Alonso ◽  
José Antonio Prieto-Saborit
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Spanish Higher Education ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a developmental disorder affecting motor coordination skills, that frequently persists into adolescence and adulthood. Despite this, very few instruments exist to identify DCD in this population, and none of them are available for Spanish young adults. The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and preliminarily validate the Adolescents and Adults Coordination Questionnaire (AAC-Q) into European Spanish. The AAC-Q was translated and adapted following international recommendations, including: (a) two independent forward translations; (b) synthesis and reconciliation; (c) expert committee review; and (d) a comprehensibility test. In addition, the internal consistency and homogeneity were examined using a sample of 100 Spanish higher education students. Cultural equivalence and idiomatic differences were addressed to produce the AAC-Q-ES. Findings show that the AAC-Q-ES is a cross-culturally adapted instrument with good preliminary reliability indicators in Spanish young adults (Cronbach’s α = 0.74; corrected item-total correlations = 0.217–0.504).

scholarly journals Effect of aerobic exercise training on anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder

Biomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Sujatha B. ◽  
Jagatheesan Alagesan ◽  
R. Akahaya ◽  
R. Rajameena ◽  
A. Brite Saghaya Rayna
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Aerobic Exercise Training ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Inform Consent ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Introduction and Aim:  Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by de?cits in both ?ne and gross motor coordination which has a signi?cant impact on a child’s activities of daily living or school productivity. So, the study aims to find the effect of aerobic exercise training on anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder. Only very few studies have so far examined the psychological benefits of aerobic exercise in children with DCD who are already at a higher risk for anxiety problems. Materials and Methods: The school going children in Chennai district will be selected by convenient sampling method from the above-mentioned study setting based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria after a clear explanation about the study to the parents and teachers of the child with the inform consent an ascent will be obtained. Then the parents of the children are subjected to DCD-O7 questionnaire for the data collection. Results: Statistical Analysis made with quantitative data revealed statistically significant difference between pre and post-test values. Results of this current study provide support for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on reducing anxiety in children population. Conclusion: From the Result it has been concluded that the aerobic exercise showed the better result for reducing the increased level of anxiety in children with developmental coordination disorder. Hence this technique can be used for reducing anxiety of the DCD children and also to improve their quality of life, academic outcomes and physical activity. This study is the first study which has attempted to explore the relationship between aerobic exercise and anxiety in DCD Children.

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