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Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on Children
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Impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Pediatric Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 October 2022) | Viewed by 28413

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Prof. Dr. Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo

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1. Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
2. Department of Woman, Children and Public Health, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy
Interests: infancy and child; adults; medicine and life sciences; cognitive disorders; early rehabilitation; neuropsychological profile; mental health
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Dear Colleagues,

Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical coordination. It causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily activities. Children with DCD usually have normal or above average intellectual abilities. However, their motor coordination difficulties may impact their academic skills, social integration, emotional development and specific neuropsychological profile as executive function disorders. The need for an early diagnosis of DCD is becoming increasingly evident, and it is necessary to interpret this disorder by correlating it with neuroanatomical circuits and genetic features.

Given your interest in the theme and related disciplines, I personally invite you and your colleagues to submit a contribution for this Special Issue, in which some of the leading experts will describe their work, ideas and findings. As part of this invitation, your paper will be published as a feature paper following our standard peer review procedure.

We look forward to potentially collaborating with you and hope to hear back from you soon.

Prof. Dr. Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo
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Keywords

  • early diagnosis
  • developmental coordination disorder
  • anatomical features
  • language
  • neurovisual
  • autism
  • action representation

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Active Video Games Performance and Heart Rate on the Wii or Kinect in Children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder
by Jorge Lopes Cavalcante-Neto, Dorothee Jelsma, Tatiane Targino Gomes Draghi, Eloisa Tudella and Bouwien Smits-Engelsman
Children 2022, 9(12), 1823; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9121823 - 25 Nov 2022
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Our objective was to compare changes in game performance and intensity of heart rate (HR) between two types of active video game (AVG) in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Additionally, we assessed the level of improvement per game as well [...] Read more.
Our objective was to compare changes in game performance and intensity of heart rate (HR) between two types of active video game (AVG) in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Additionally, we assessed the level of improvement per game as well as the perceived exertion and enjoyment during training. Seventy-six children, 36 with DCD and 40 without (TD) were randomly assigned to a 5-week program of Wii-Fit or Xbox-Kinect training 2× a week. The steepness of the performance curves was not different between consoles, nor between groups. Playing Kinect games resulted in higher HR in both groups. Wii and Kinect seem to be comparable AVG consoles that can be used for children with and without DCD, with the Kinect reaching a higher intensity of training. Full article
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New Technological Approach for the Evaluation of Postural Control Abilities in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
by Giada Martini, Elena Beani, Silvia Filogna, Valentina Menici, Giovanni Cioni, Roberta Battini and Giuseppina Sgandurra
Children 2022, 9(7), 957; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9070957 - 26 Jun 2022
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Background: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) causes difficulties in postural control which are crucial to assess due to their impact on everyday life. There is a lack of suitable tools to acquire quantitative data and deeply analyze postural control, especially during the developmental age. [...] Read more.
Background: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) causes difficulties in postural control which are crucial to assess due to their impact on everyday life. There is a lack of suitable tools to acquire quantitative data and deeply analyze postural control, especially during the developmental age. The aim of this study is to investigate postural control skills in children with DCD and typically developing children (TD) using the Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS). Methods: 18 children with DCD and 30 TD children (mean age 9.12 ± 2.65 and 7.12 ± 2.77 years, respectively) were tested by using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children Second Edition (MABC-2) and a VRRS stabilometric balance platform. A t-test was performed to identify differences in the VRRS parameters between the two groups. Furthermore, we investigated whether a correlation exists between the VRRS data and the MABC-2. Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) in mean distance and frequency of the COP are found in the two groups. These parameters also correlate with the MABC-2 total score (p ≤ 0.05) and balance subscales (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: This study opens a new frontier for the assessment of postural skills in children with DCD and represents a potential basis for a tailored rehabilitation program, from which their postural stability and, consequently, their everyday life will benefit. Full article
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Relationship between the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition in Korean Children
by Deukgeun Yoon, Misun Kim, Seokyeon Ji, Dabin Choi, Yoo-Sook Joung and Eun Young Kim
Children 2022, 9(2), 255; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9020255 - 14 Feb 2022
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This study investigated the relationship between the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 (DCDQ’07) and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2) in Korea. This study also adjusted the cutoff score of the DCDQ’07 based on the BOT-2 for Korean children. A [...] Read more.
This study investigated the relationship between the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire 2007 (DCDQ’07) and the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition (BOT-2) in Korea. This study also adjusted the cutoff score of the DCDQ’07 based on the BOT-2 for Korean children. A total of 256 children were recruited from communities in Korea. They were divided into two age groups: 8 to 9 years old and 10 to 12 years old. Children performed the BOT-2, and their parents completed the DCDQ’07. The correlation between the DCDQ’07 and the BOT-2 was analyzed. The adjusted DCDQ’07 cutoff score for Korean children was calculated using the BOT-2 as the criterion through a receiver operating characteristic curve. A significant correlation between the DCDQ’07 and the BOT-2 was found, indicating that Korean parents’ perception of children’s motor skills was related to their children’s actual motor proficiency. The adjusted cutoff score of the DCDQ’07 had a sensitivity of 72.7–85.7% and a specificity of 62.5–64.0%. This study demonstrated that children’s motor skills reported by Korean parents on the DCDQ’07 were valid based on a community sample. The adjusted cutoff score of the DCDQ’07 could be used to identify children suspected of having a developmental coordination disorder. Full article
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Developmental Coordination Disorder and Most Prevalent Comorbidities: A Narrative Review
by Federica Lino and Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo
Children 2022, 9(7), 1095; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9071095 - 21 Jul 2022
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This narrative review describes, in detail, the relationships between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and most prevalent associated comorbidities in their complexity, heterogeneity and multifactoriality. The research has been conducted on the main scientific databases, excluding single case papers. Blurred borders between the different [...] Read more.
This narrative review describes, in detail, the relationships between Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and most prevalent associated comorbidities in their complexity, heterogeneity and multifactoriality. The research has been conducted on the main scientific databases, excluding single case papers. Blurred borders between the different nosographic entities have been described and advances in this field have been highlighted. In this multifaceted framework a specific profiling for co-occurring DCD, ADHD and ASD signs and symptoms is proposed, confirming the need for a multidisciplinary approach to define new diagnostic paradigms in early childhood. Full article
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Developmental Coordination Disorder and Joint Hypermobility in Childhood: A Narrative Review
by Domenico M. Romeo, Ilaria Venezia, Margherita De Biase, Federica Ascione, Maria Rosaria Lala, Valentina Arcangeli, Eugenio Mercuri and Claudia Brogna
Children 2022, 9(7), 1011; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9071011 - 7 Jul 2022
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Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and joint hypermobility could present an overlap of symptoms and motor functional difficulties. The link between these two clinical conditions has not yet been clarified. Recent studies reported a high incidence (30–50%) of motor delay in children [...] Read more.
Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and joint hypermobility could present an overlap of symptoms and motor functional difficulties. The link between these two clinical conditions has not yet been clarified. Recent studies reported a high incidence (30–50%) of motor delay in children who are referred to hypermobility and of enhanced joint hypermobility in children with DCD. The aim of this study was to provide a critical review of the literature outlining the association between DCD or limited motor performance and joint hypermobility. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they were written in English and human-based. All the studies were first selected, looking for the presence of a clinical association between developmental coordination disorder or motor performance and hyperlaxity and reporting details of outcome. After a review of the full texts, 16 articles for a total of 1898 children met the inclusion criteria. In general, there was evidence of a higher incidence of motor delay or DCD in children who are referred to hypermobility and of enhanced joint hypermobility in children with DCD with similar range of functional difficulties. These results could influence the way to support children with rehabilitation and the type of intervention according to the prevalence of one of the two conditions. Full article
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Developmental Coordination Disorder: State of the Art and Future Directions from a Neurophysiological Perspective
by Marco Emanuele, Giovanni Polletta, Maddalena Marini and Luciano Fadiga
Children 2022, 9(7), 945; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9070945 - 24 Jun 2022
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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by disabling motor impairments being visible from the first years of life. Over recent decades, research in this field has gained important results, showing alterations in several processes involved in the regulation of [...] Read more.
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by disabling motor impairments being visible from the first years of life. Over recent decades, research in this field has gained important results, showing alterations in several processes involved in the regulation of motor behavior (e.g., planning and monitoring of actions, motor learning, action imitation). However, these studies mostly pursued a behavioral approach, leaving relevant questions open concerning the neural correlates of this condition. In this narrative review, we first survey the literature on motor control and sensorimotor impairments in DCD. Then, we illustrate the contributions to the field that may be achieved using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the motor cortex. While still rarely employed in DCD research, this approach offers several opportunities, ranging from the clarification of low-level cortical electrophysiology to the assessment of the motor commands transmitted throughout the corticospinal system. We propose that TMS may help to investigate the neural correlates of motor impairments reported in behavioral studies, thus guiding DCD research toward a brain-oriented acknowledgment of this condition. This effort would help translational research to provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Full article
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Sensory Processing Impairments in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
by Huynh-Truc Tran, Yao-Chuen Li, Hung-Yu Lin, Shin-Da Lee and Pei-Jung Wang
Children 2022, 9(10), 1443; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9101443 - 22 Sep 2022
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The two objectives of this systematic review were to examine the following: (1) the difference in sensory processing areas (auditory, visual, vestibular, touch, proprioceptive, and multi-sensory) between children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and (2) the relationship between sensory processing and [...] Read more.
The two objectives of this systematic review were to examine the following: (1) the difference in sensory processing areas (auditory, visual, vestibular, touch, proprioceptive, and multi-sensory) between children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and (2) the relationship between sensory processing and motor coordination in DCD. The following databases were comprehensively searched for relevant articles: PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Cochrane library. There were 1107 articles (published year = 2010 to 2021) found in the initial search. Full-text articles of all possibly relevant citations were obtained and inspected for suitability by two authors. The outcome measures were sensory processing impairments and their relationship with motor coordination. A total of 10 articles met the inclusion criteria. Children with DCD showed significant impairments in visual integration, tactile integration, proprioceptive integration, auditory integration, vestibular integration, and oral integration processes when compared with typically developing children. Evidence also supported that sensory processing impairments were associated with poor motor coordination in DCD. Preliminary support indicated that DCD have sensory processing impairments in visual, tactile, proprioceptive, auditory, and vestibular areas, which might contribute to participation restriction in motor activities. It is important to apply sensory integration therapy in rehabilitation programs for DCD in order to facilitate participation in daily activities. Full article
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