Motor Development of Autistic Monozygotic Twins: A Case Study

1977 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dolores Geddes
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Spatial Orientation ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Walking Balance ◽  
Balance Board

A pair of autistic monozygotic twins were assessed on relevant portions of the Geddes Psychomotor Inventory. Over-all motor development of the 3-yr., 6-mo. old twins was similar and considered a partial consequence of the same genotype and comparable environmental experiences from birth. The twins exhibited poor or unsuccessful performance on tasks requiring abilities in language, communication, and appropriate relationships to objects; superior performance on specific fine manual motor skills, walking balance board, and climbing; at-age performance on tasks which were considered measures of patterned gross movement, balance, postural maintenance, and spatial orientation; and few typical autistic motor characteristics.

scholarly journals Fine Motor Activities Program to Promote Fine Motor Skills in a Case Study of Down’s Syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchitporn Lersilp ◽  
Supawadee Putthinoi ◽  
Kewalin Panyo
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Down's Syndrome ◽  
Down’S Syndrome ◽  
Manual Dexterity ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Fine Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Activities

<p>Children with Down’s syndrome have developmental delays, particularly regarding cognitive and motor development. Fine motor skill problems are related to motor development. They have impact on occupational performances in school-age children with Down’s syndrome because they relate to participation in school activities, such as grasping, writing, and carrying out self-care duties. This study aimed to develop a fine motor activities program and to examine the efficiency of the program that promoted fine motor skills in a case study of Down’s syndrome. The case study subject was an 8 -year-old male called Kai, who had Down’s syndrome. He was a first grader in a regular school that provided classrooms for students with special needs. This study used the fine motor activities program with assessment tools, which included 3 subtests of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, second edition (BOT-2) that applied to Upper-limb coordination, Fine motor precision and Manual dexterity; as well as the In-hand Manipulation Checklist, and Jamar Hand Dynamometer Grip Test. The fine motor activities program was implemented separately and consisted of 3 sessions of 45 activities per week for 5 weeks, with each session taking 45 minutes. The results showed obvious improvement of fine motor skills, including bilateral hand coordination, hand prehension, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, and hand muscle strength. This positive result was an example of a fine motor intervention program designed and developed for therapists and related service providers in choosing activities that enhance fine motor skills in children with Down’s syndrome.</p>

PENGEMBANGAN FISIK MOTORIK ANAK USIA DINI DENGAN BERMAI

Edupedia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Farhatin Masrurah ◽  
Khulusinniyah Khulusinniyah
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
High Activity ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Fine Motor Skills ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills

The first five years of a children’s age is the period of rapid growth with physical and motor development. Those process will develop well if stimulated continuously. Early childhood always identic with high activity requires the opportunity to express their abilities. Therefore playing method is very urgent inchildren’s gross motor skills and fine motor skills development through a variety of playing activities both indoors and outdoors. Playing is an activity that cannot be separated from early childhood’s world. All playing activities will be carried out happily. By the same token learning by playing will be done happily without any sense of being forced or oppressed.

Pemetaan Pengetahuan Guru TK tentang Keterampilan Gerak Dasar Anak TK

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Nila Fitria ◽  
Rohita Rohita
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Teacher Assessment ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Basic Movement ◽  
Basic Motion

<p><em>Abstrak</em><strong> - Pertumbuhan perkembangan dan belajar melalui aktivitas jasmani akan mempengaruhi tiga ranah dalam pendidikan yang meliputi ranah kognitif (menyadari gerak), ranah psikomotor (pertumbuhan biologis, kesehatan, kebugaran jasmani), dan ranah afektif (rasa senang, aktualisasi diri, konsep diri) [1]. Permasalahan yang tampak di era digital ini, terbatasnya kemampuan motorik anak dikarenakan anak-anak usia dini sudah terpapar oleh <em>gadget </em>sejak dini. Sehingga kemampuan motorik anak era digital terbatas karena pengaruh <em>gadget. </em>Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan guru keterampilan gerak dasar anak TK. </strong><strong>Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian survei. Penelitian survei merupakan penelitian yang menggunakan kuesioner sebagai instrumen penelitian. </strong><strong>Penelitian yang dilakukan di Taman Kanak-Kanak yang berada pada Gugus Cut Nyak Dien. 32 guru TK yang berada di Gugus Cut Nyak Dien dengan latar belakang pendidikan dari sarjana pendidikan, 65% masa kerjanya 2 tahun. Terdapat 15 guru TK yang memiiki pengetahuan yang tinggi dalam pengetahuan keterampilan gerak dasar. Terdapat 6 guru TK yang memiliki pengetahuan dalam kategori sedang terhadap pengetahuan keterampilan gerak dasar pada motorik kasar. Serta terdapat 12 guru TK yang memiliki pengetahuan yang rendah terhadap pengetahuan keterampilan gerak dasar dalam motorik kasar anak TK. Sejumlah 18% dari jumlah guru memiliki pengetahuan mengenai gerak lokomotor dan 15% dari jumlah guru belum memiliki pengetahuan mengenai gerakan non-lokomotor. Guru dapat mengimplementasikan ketiga keterampilan gerak dasar dalam berbagai kegiatan motorik melalui menari, senam, dan bentuk permainan yang diciptakan oleh guru. Penilaian keterampilan gerak dasar dilakukan guru TK dan guru melalui pengamatan. Sejumlah 75% guru TK mengetahui tujuan stimulasi keterampilan gerak dasar anak yaitu untuk meningkatkan perkembangan motorik anak.</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>Abstract <strong>- </strong></em><strong>Developmental growth and learning through physical activity will affect the three domains in education which include cognitive domains (aware of motion), psychomotor domains (biological growth, health, physical fitness), and affective domain (pleasure, self-actualization, self-concept) </strong>[1]<strong>. Problems that appear in this digital era, limited motoric abilities of children because early childhood have been exposed to gadgets early. So that the digital motor skills of children are limited due to the influence of gadgets. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of teacher knowledge of basic movement skills of kindergarten children. This research was conducted with quantitative methods with the type of survey research. Survey research is a study that uses a questionnaire as a research instrument.</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Research carried out in kindergartens in Cut Nyak Dien's Cluster. 32 kindergarten teachers who are in Cut Nyak Dien Group with educational background from undergraduate education, 65% working period is 2 years. There are 15 kindergarten teachers who have high knowledge in basic motion skills knowledge. There are 6 kindergarten teachers who have knowledge in the moderate category of basic motion skills knowledge in gross motor skills. And there are 12 kindergarten teachers who have low knowledge of basic motion skills knowledge in rough motoric kindergarten children.A total of 18% of teachers have knowledge of locomotor motion and 15% of teachers have no knowledge of non-locomotor movements. TK teachers can implement all three basic motion skills in various motor activities through dancing, gymnastics, and forms of games created by the teacher. Assessment of basic motion skills is done by kindergarten teachers and teachers through observation. 75% of kindergarten teachers know the purpose of stimulating children's basic motion skills, namely to improve children's motor development.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><em>Keywords - </em></strong><em>Knowledge, Teacher, Skills, Basic movement</em></p>

scholarly journals Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Donor and Recipient and Their Subsequent Cognitive Functioning in Late Childhood as Juvenile Athletes—A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2545
Author(s):  
Ilona Bidzan-Bluma
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Late Childhood ◽  
Semantic Fluency ◽  
Motor Functioning ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
History Of

Objective: It is estimated that twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) occurs in 10–15% of monochorionic twin pregnancies. One of the fetuses takes on the role of donor and the other of recipient. The treatment administered involves serial amnioreduction and laser photocoagulation of the communicating blood vessels. After TTTS, children may have deficiencies in psychomotor functioning, in particular in cognitive functions, expressive language, and motor skills. Few scientific reports indicate that twins after TTTS do not demonstrate significant differences in tests which measure intellectual functioning. Methods: The cognitive functioning of twins in the late childhood period was compared using the following tools: an analysis of their medical history, an interview with their parents, and neuropsychological tests allowing the evaluation of their whole profile of cognitive functions. Case Study: Cognitive functioning in the late childhood period was analyzed in a pair of 11-year-old male twins (juvenile athletes), a donor and a recipient, who had developed TTTS syndrome in the prenatal period. Results: Comparison of the cognitive functioning profile of the donor and recipient revealed that children with a history of TTTS develop normally in terms of cognitive and motor functioning in late childhood. A comparative analysis of the donor and recipient was more favorable for the recipient, who had a higher level of general intelligence, visual–motor memory, and semantic fluency. Conclusions: The fact that both the donor and the recipient chose to pursue athletics suggests that gross motor skills are their strongest suit. Playing sports as a method of rehabilitation of cognitive function of children born prematurely after TTTS could contribute to the improvement of cognitive functioning.

Gross Motor Development in Preschool Children with Learning Disabilities

1989 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Rimmer ◽  
Luke E. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Adapted Physical Education ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
School Year

The purpose of this pilot study was to descriptively evaluate the effects of three different programs on the development of gross motor skills of preschool children with learning disabilities (n = 29). No attempt was made to equate the groups or control for differences between the programs or instructional staff. Two of the programs were used by the respective schools to develop the gross motor skills of their audience. The programs were called occupational therapy (OT) (45–60 min/day, 5 days/week) and adapted physical education (APE) (30 min/day, 4 days/week). A third group was evaluated to determine whether maturational effects had any involvement in gross motor development. This group was called the noninstructional program (NIP) (30 min/day, 2 days/week) and was solely involved in free play. The programs were all in session for the entire school year (33–35 weeks). The results of the study revealed that the children in the APE program made more significant gains across objectives, and particularly on the qualitative measures, than did the children in the OT or NIP groups.

A Comparison of the Fundamental Motor Skills of Preschool-Aged Children With and Without Visual Impairments

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ali Brian ◽  
Sally Taunton Miedema ◽  
Jerraco L. Johnson ◽  
Isabel Chica
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Fundamental Motor Skills ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Preschool Aged Children ◽  
Ball Skills

Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are an underlying mechanism driving physical activity behavior and promoting positive developmental trajectories for health. However, little is known about FMS of preschool-aged children with visual impairments (VI). The purpose of this study was to examine the FMS of preschool-aged children (N = 25) with (n = 10) and without (n = 15) VI as measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development-3. Children without VI performed significantly higher than their peers for locomotor (M = +11.87, p = .014, η2 = .31) and ball skills (M = +13.69, p < .001, η2 = .56). Regardless of the presence of a VI, many participants struggled with developing FMS, with the greatest disparity resting within ball skills. These findings help to clarify the FMS levels of preschool-aged children with VI. Thus, there is a need for both further inquiry and intervention for all children.

The Effectiveness of Basic Dance Movement Therapy on the Completeness of Motoric Skill in Preschool Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sambodo Sriadi Pinilih ◽  
M. Khoirul Amin ◽  
Evi Rositasari
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Dance Movement Therapy ◽  
Dance Movement ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Motor development is one aspect of development that can integrate the development of other aspects. If the developmental aspect is not stimulated, the child's development will be delayed, so the child will have difficulty in following the learning process in elementary school. Basic Dance Movement Therapy is the provision of independent therapy. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Basic Dance Movement Therapy on the Completeness of Motoric Skill in Preschool Children. This study used quasi-experimental with one group pre-post design. The sampling technique was Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling with a sample size of 58 children studying at Aisyiyah Playgroup, at Jamblang, Kaliabu Village, Salaman District and Az-Zahra NU Playgroup, Salaman District. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Wilcoxon statistical test. There was a significant effectiveness of Basic Dance Movement Therapy and the completeness of motor skills of preschool children in Aisyiyah Playgroup, Jamblang, Kaliabu Village, Salaman District and Az-Zahra NU Playgroup,  Salaman, with a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05). Basic Dance Movement Therapy is effective to improve the children's motoric skills. Suggestion: This study can be used as the basic for further research, namely modified therapy under normal conditions or combined with other methods that can be done online or offline.

Motor Skills and Participation in Middle Childhood: A Direct Path for Boys, a Mediated Path for Girls

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Elnaz Emadirad ◽  
Brad W.N. Temple ◽  
Stephanie C. Field ◽  
Patti-Jean Naylor ◽  
Viviene A. Temple
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Beyond the often examined perceptions of competence and motor skill proficiency, perceived value and children’s expectations for success are thought to affect engagement in physical activities. We used parallel mediation models to examine the direct effect of motor skill proficiency on participation in physical activities, as well as whether children’s beliefs and value for physical activities mediated this relationship. Methods: The participants in this cross-sectional study were a total of 398 grade 3 children (201 girls) from 8 schools. Motor skills were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2, the Value Expectancy Questionnaire measured the psychological variables, and the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment measured physical activities. Results: Motor skill proficiency predicted all 3 psychological constructs for the boys and the girls, and boys’ participation in physical activities. However, the psychological variables did not mediate the relationship between motor skills and participation among the boys. For the girls, task value mediated the relationship between motor skills and physical activity participation. Conclusion: It is possible that the girls are further along in their ability to reflect on their competence, successes, and failures; it is also possible that the lower motor skill levels of girls had a deleterious effect on their feelings about participating.

Superior Performance in Prone in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease Predicts an Earlier Onset of Walking

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (14) ◽  
pp. 894-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Dagenais ◽  
Manuela Materassi ◽  
Beatrice Desnous ◽  
Marie-Claude Vinay ◽  
Amélie Doussau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Motor Delay ◽  
Limited Experience ◽  
Hospital Stays

Infants with congenital heart disease are at risk of impaired neurodevelopment, which frequently manifests as motor delay during their first years of life. This delay is multifactorial in origin and environmental factors, such as a limited experience in prone, may play a role. In this study, we evaluated the motor development of a prospective cohort of 71 infants (37 males) with congenital heart disease at 4 months of age using the Alberta Infant Motor Scales (AIMS). We used regression analyses to determine whether the 4-month AIMS scores predict the ability to walk by 18 months. The influence of demographic and clinical variables was also assessed. Fifty-one infants (71.8%) were able to maintain the prone prop position (AIMS score of ≥3 in prone) at 4 months. Of those, 47 (92.2%) were able to walk by 18 months compared to only 12/20 (60%) of those who did not maintain the position. Higher AIMS scores were predictive of a greater likelihood of walking by 18 months ( P < .001), with the scores in prone having a higher predictive ability compared to those in other positions (Exp(B) 15.2 vs 4.0). Shorter hospital stays and female gender were also associated with an earlier onset of walking. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that early ventral performance in infants with congenital heart disease impacts the age of acquisition of walking and could be used to guide referral to rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Genetic or Psychogenic? A Case Study of “Folie à Quatre” Including Twins

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tohru Ohnuma ◽  
Heii Arai
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Schizophrenia Patient ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
The Other ◽  
Positive Symptoms ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The Common ◽  
Shared Psychotic Disorder

Shared psychotic disorder, characterized by shared delusion among two or more subjects (termed “Folie à deux,” “trois,” etc.), is often associated with strong religious beliefs or social isolation, factors creating strong psychological sympathy. Recently, we treated a rare familial case of “Folie à quatre” in central Tokyo without such influences. The proband was a schizophrenia patient and younger brother within monozygotic twins. Positive symptoms were “transmitted” to remaining family members, his elder brother, mother, and father father, in a relatively short period of three months. Although the pathophysiology of these positive symptoms (delusions and hallucinations) remains unclear, the transmission pattern suggests the primacy of social and environmental factors (and/or their interaction), while genetics appeared less influential in this “Folie à famille.” Although undiagnosed psychoses in the whole family cannot be excluded, they did not share the other negative schizophrenia symptoms of the proband. A strong familial connection appeared to be the most important factor for the common delusion and hallucination.

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