BACKGROUND To examine whether differences in participation in active play (PAP) can account for gender differences in the relationship between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and body weight/fat (BMI and percentage fat) in youth. METHODS A cross-sectional investigation of students in grades four through eight (n = 590). Height, weight (BMI), and percentage body fat using bioelectric...

The aim of the review was to support evidence-based practice by identifying and describing interventions that were perceived to be effective by children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and their parents. DCD is a common diagnostic term used internationally to describe children who have a motor skills disorder that interferes significantly with their successful participation in ev...

Abstract Purpose of Review It is well-established that anxiety levels are higher among people with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) compared to their peers. However, it unclear whether this influences movement and behaviour. The purpose paper review studies demonstrating the influence on and/or behaviour in non-DCD DCD populations. Recent Findings When considering literature, many have...

Movement is important for children’s health and well-being. Most children find it easy to learn move but with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) hard. It can be tricky them plan control their movements. DCD affects 1 in every 20 children. makes tasks difficult, like getting dressed or playing games sports. Scientists have found that different activity some brain areas compared other Ment...

Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) have been used separately across different populations to alleviate movement impairment. Recently these two forms of covert simulation combined (combined action imagery; AOMI), resulting in greater neurophysiological activity the system, more favourable behavioural outcomes when compared independent AO MI. This review aims outline how some neural d...

BACKGROUND Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is characterized by impaired development of motor coordination, with impact on daily life activities and academic performance. The Motor Coordination and Dexterity Assessment (MCDA) was created to offer Brazilian rehabilitation professionals a valid and reliable instrument for detecting DCD. OBJECTIVE To examine the MCDA criterion validity....

PURPOSE Affecting 5-6% of children, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a prevalent chronic condition. The nature of the disorder - impaired motor coordination - makes avoidance of physical activity (PA) common. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of barrier and task self-efficacy on PA behavior in children with DCD and a group of typically developing (TD) children. M...

The purpose of this study was to compare the postural sway profiles of 20 boys with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) on two conditions of a quiet standing task: eyes open and eyes closed. Anteriorposterior (AP) sway, medio-lateral sway (LAT), area of sway, total path length, and Romberg’s quotient were analyzed. When visual information was available, there was no difference...