scholarly journals High Risk for Obesity in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6436-6439
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Motor Task ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Green Land

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is characterized by marked impairment in the acquisition of motor skill. The poor performance of movement skills marks developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and this defect affects the child's activities of daily living in innumerous ways. The ability of the child in the execution of the motor task is substantially below that expected for a child's chronological age and intelligence. DCD affects the child's ability in performing both gross and fine motor skills. Performing the Variety of motor tasks is impaired, and the child is isolated socially and emotionally. These children experience frequent academic failure because of their poor handwriting skill. Despite having IQ more significant than 70, these children experience academic failure. As because of their motor coordination difficulty, these children avoid peer group interaction. They were termed as clumsy and awkward, by their teachers and often by their peer group. Thus they were avoided by their peer group children. This recurrent isolation becomes permanent for children with DCD, and they tend to isolate themselves from everybody. As they become isolated, these children are more prone to psychological distress. As because of poor social interaction and participation in green land play along with peer group children, they were at high risk for obesity and other related disorders. Awareness of the importance of participation in a physical activity needs to be delivered for all the parents of children with and without DCD. Benefits of green land play need to be understood by the parents for further facilitation of children's engagement in physical activity sessions.

scholarly journals Effects of Neuromotor Task Training (NTT) - A new approach for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in Indian context

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6459-6462
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Motor Task ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder is gaining increased recognition among the researchers. Despite a high prevalence rate, the uncoordinated movements and performance difficulties in daily life activities in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder were gained increased recognition. Caregivers and parents were not aware of any such intervention and waste a lot of time and money over therapist and therapy, which are not appropriate for their children with DCD. NTT- Neuro-motor Task Training relies on motor control and motor learning. Treatment of each child with DCD requires a unique holistic approach, to examine the effects of NTT among Indian children with DCD, this pilot study was conducted in 10 children with developmental coordination disorder. Movement assessment battery for children was used to assess the gross and fine motor difficulties among children with DCD. NTT intervention was delivered for ten sessions. The total duration of the intervention is 30 minutes. Positive effects of NTT were reported in every child in the intervention group. Their performance enhanced in gross motor and fine motor task. MABC and TGMD-2 results were improvements following the intervention, and the present findings indicate that therapists can take children's behaviour into account to conclude the positive treatment effects of NTT.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Gait and Quality of Movement Analysis in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6327-6331
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Gait Initiation ◽  
Quality Of Movement ◽  
Coordination Disorder

A Child with developmental coordination disorder will have a higher incidence of movement difficulties and challenges to participate in activities of daily living. There is no exploration of the Gait pattern and the quality of movement exhibited by children’s of developmental coordination disorder in Tamilnadu context. Children's of age 5 to 10 years were included, and after baseline screening with Diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorder-5 criteria, children were allowed for further examination. MABC-2 and DCDQ were used to screen and rate the movement skill. Of the total sample of 100, 80% exhibited difficulties in Gait initiation, progression and integration of motor skills. Results proved that sensory integration difficulties experienced by the children with DCD were not related to motor coordination. One hundred children included in the study experiences difficulties in participation with a peer group, awareness of body position sense, balance, and activity integration and planning. The current study concludes and adds evidence that each child with DCD is unique but presented with difficulties in gait initiation and integration.

scholarly journals Vitamin D Adequacy & Improvements In Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1400-1402
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R ◽  
Christopher Amalraj Vallaba Doss ◽  
Palanivel R M
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Neural Activation ◽  
Muscle Coordination ◽  
Secondary Infections ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Green Land

Children and adults with Developmental coordination disorder are more prevalent in vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D – Sunshine vitamin is deficient because of poor physical activity in the green land. Vitamin D plays a vital role in muscle coordination &neural activation. It also enhances immunity, boosts metabolism and protects against secondary infections. When research articles related to vitamin D level supplementation are reviewed, it has been identified that the focus of the research was on risk-benefits. Researches were focused towards general interpretations of the test result. Vitamin D requirement for normal population is 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L). wide literature search has proved that a person with cancer, autoimmune disease, Cardiovascular disorders and the person with any developmental disability and DCD must consider 40 ng/mL (100 nmol/L) as a minimum level to avoid co-morbidities. Children and adults with DCD need adequate physical activity in green land, which facilitates sunlight exposure and there should be a compulsory oral supplementation. This study examines vitamin D requirements for the musculoskeletal system and improvements in children with DCD and it insists on the need for vitamin D for enhancing performance in ADL .

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 Effectiveness Of Two Task-Oriented Interventions Over Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Motor Performance In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6399-6403
Author(s):  
Ganapathy Sankar U ◽  
Monisha R
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Group A ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is identified as a heterogeneous disorder of motor learning and functioning. Children with DCD avoid physical activities in school as because of low self-esteem; they perceive themselves less capable and avoids peer group interactions at school. They tend to isolate themselves from an academic task as well as from physical activity sessions. Neuromotor task training and WII training are task-based interventions designed to enhance motor performance among children with developmental coordination disorder. Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of two task-oriented interventions like NTT and WII on motor performance, isometric strength, the aerobic and anaerobic capacity of children with DCD attending primary schools in and around Chennai. Children of age 5-10 years were included and randomly assigned into two groups, Group A and B. Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire- DCDQ was used to screen children with DCD at the baseline. Dynamometer, functional strength assessment, sprint test and 6MWT – 6-minute walk test was used to assess the performance of children with DCD at baseline and after intervention with NTT and WII. Results of the study proved that no significant improvement was reported in both the groups for isometric strength development. However, the Motor performance was enhanced in group A treated with NTT. Wii training showed improvement in anaerobic performance. The study concludes by adding knowledge that both the interventions were safe to execute for children with developmental coordination disorder.

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