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.

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. 

Evaluating the Factor Structure and Criterion Validity of the Canadian Little DCDQ: Associations Between Motor Competence, Executive Functions, Early Numeracy Skills, and ADHD in Early Childhood

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112110039
Author(s):  
Kesha N. Hudson ◽  
Michael T. Willoughby
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
The United States ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Early Numeracy ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Numeracy Skills ◽  
Coordination Disorder

The Canadian Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (Little DCDQ-CA) is a parent-report screening instrument that identifies 3- to 4-year-old children who may be at risk for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). We tested the factor structure and criterion validity of the Little DCDQ-CA in a sample of preschool-aged children in the United States ( N = 233). Factor analysis indicated that the DCDQ-CA was best represented by one factor. Using cutoff scores that were proposed by the developer, 45% of the sample was identified as at-risk for DCD. Although a much larger percentage of children was identified as at-risk than would be expected based on the prevalence of formal DCD diagnoses in the population, the Little DCDQ-CA demonstrated good criterion validity. Specifically, compared with their peers, children who exceeded the at-risk criterion demonstrated worse motor competence, executive functioning skills, and early numeracy skills and were rated as having greater ADHD behaviors by their teachers, all consistent with expectations for children who are at risk for DCD. Results are discussed as they relate to future use of the Little DCDQ-CA.

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.

scholarly journals Are Teaching Principles Associated With Improved Motor Performance in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder? A Pilot Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (9) ◽  
pp. 1221-1230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuschka S Niemeijer ◽  
Marina M Schoemaker ◽  
Bouwien CM Smits-Engelsman
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Teaching Principles ◽  
Movement Performance ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical therapists' teaching skills often are disregarded in research studies. We examined whether the use of different teaching principles during neuromotor task training was associated with treatment effects. Subjects. Nineteen children (mean age=7 years 5 months, range=5–10 years) who had developmental coordination disorder and who performed below the 15th percentile on the age-related Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC) and 11 physical therapists participated in the study. Methods. One intervention session for each child was videotaped. The frequency of the use of principles included in the motor teaching principles taxonomy (Niemeijer et al, 2003) was correlated with changes in motor performance on the M-ABC and the second edition of the Test of Gross Motor Development. Results. Providing clues on how to perform a task, asking children about a task, and explaining why a movement should be executed in a certain way were related to better movement performance. Discussion and Conclusion. Teaching principles may be associated with success in therapeutic situations.

Motor Competence Levels and Prevalence of Developmental Coordination Disorder in Spanish Children: The MOVI-KIDS Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (7) ◽  
pp. 538-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santiago Amador-Ruiz ◽  
David Gutierrez ◽  
Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno ◽  
Roberto Gulías-González ◽  
María J. Pardo-Guijarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Coordination Disorder

Symptoms of anxiety and depression in schoolchildren with and without developmental coordination disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531987825
Author(s):  
Tatiane Targino Gomes Draghi ◽  
Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto ◽  
Eloisa Tudella
Keyword(s):  
Motor Performance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Child Depression Inventory ◽  
Movement Assessment ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Brazilian Children

We examined whether reported higher frequencies of anxiety and depression symptoms are related to the presence of developmental coordination disorder in school-age Brazilian children. A total of 272 children were assigned to six groups according to age and motor performance. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition evaluated the motor performance. The Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale and the Child Depression Inventory assessed anxiety and depression symptoms, respectively. Brazilian children are at high risk for anxiety, regardless of motor performance and age. However, children with developmental coordination disorder report significantly more depressive symptomatology in 10–12 years compared to typically developing children.

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.

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