The Clinimetric Properties of Performance-Based Gross Motor Tests Used for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review

Slater, Leanne M.; Hillier, Susan; Civetta, Lauren R.

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“…Evidence is provided for the content and construct validity, and testretest and interrater reliability of the test for 4 years olds is provided. Slater et al (2010) ranked this test as 3rd out of 7. Deitz et al (2007) found that some test items are still quite difficult for typically developing 4 year olds and for 5 year olds with developmental delay.…”

Section: General Motor Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Its validity as a measure of motor impairment with young children (4-6 years) has been questioned (Brantner et al 2009) although Tan and colleagues (2001) found it to be a more accurate identifier of children (5-11 years) with motor impairment compared to the BOTMP. Slater et al (2010) considered some of the test items as unusual and the scoring system as difficult to interpret. The authors ranked this test as equal lowest with the Zurich Neuromotor Assessment which is primarily used in Switzerland (Blank et al 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several recent reviews (e.g., Brown and Lalor 2009;Cools et al 2009;Slater et al 2010;Van Hartingsveldt et al 2011) provide comprehensive descriptions of the most commonly used assessment tools. Four of these tests are briefly outlined below.…”

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“…However, some test items in the BOT-2 are still rather challenging for typically developing four year olds and for five year olds with developmental delay (Deitz et al, 2007). Additionally, the BOT-2 is time-consuming to perform and the score conversion is complicated (Slater et al, 2010).…”

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“…The MABC was ranked the highest in a systematic review evaluating the clinimetric properties of performance-based gross motor tests for children with DCD (Slater et al, 2010). Studies of the Test of Motor Impairment (Stott et al, 1984), the predecessor of the MABC, indicate that it was reliable and useful in identifying children with motor problems (Crawford et al, 2001).…”

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Physiotherapy intervention for 4-5 year old children born extremely preterm and/or extremely low birth weight

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Neurodevelopmental impairments amongst the extremely low birth weight (ELBW) or extremely preterm population are well recognised. However, support services for these children who have mild impairments are lacking. This research aimed to explore the performance of a group of non-disabled ELBW or extremely preterm children with minimal/mild impairments over a 12 month period at a critical time-point, coinciding with the commencement of formal education. Performance of these children was established, as well as whether impairments persist. Persistence of impairments may suggest a widening gap between performance of these children and expected performance of term born peers. Additionally, this research aimed to investigate the short term and longer term impact of group-based physiotherapy intervention compared to standard care. SubjectsFifty children born ELBW and/or extremely preterm (26 males; mean birth weight: 838.8g, SD 174.8g; mean gestational age: 27.0 weeks, SD 2.0 weeks) with minimal/mild motor impairments and a mean age (corrected for prematurity) of 50 months (SD 2.6 months) at baseline. Twenty-four children were randomised to intervention and 26 children to standard care. MethodsChildren were assessed by paediatric physiotherapists blinded to group allocation. A set testing protocol was used. Baseline assessment included: Movement Assessment Battery for Children second-edition (MABC-2), tests of postural stability and limb strength, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Beery Visual-Motor Integration Test 5 th Edition (Beery VMI). Following baseline assessment, children were randomly allocated to intervention or standard care. All children were assessed on motor and postural tests at the conclusion of the intervention. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) was utilised within the intervention group. At one year post baseline assessment, all children were assessed on baseline tests, as well as Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test 4 th Edition (PPVT-4). The group had low average motor co-ordination, lower than expected postural stability and strength, and acceptable behaviour. Mean percentile rank on MABC-2 was 31%.However, 30% of children had a score less than or equal to the 15 th percentile, indicating at risk of or having a definite motor problem and these children had poorer postural outcomes compared to children with normal motor performance. Behaviour was within normal range according to performance on CBCL, although between 11-15% of children had a score within the clinical range. Behaviour of males was poorer than that of females. Study IV: GAS to explore effect of group-based physiotherapy intervention on personal growth of non-disabled ELBW children Intervention was effective with GAS mean T score of the group exceeding the expected level (mean=58.17, SD=0.82). Goal attainment was associated with motor co-ordination 4 and children with better motor skills post intervention, were more successful in reaching goals. Females improved more than males on GAS. Study V: Behaviour of 4-5 year old non-disabled E...

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Participation in Physical Activity, Fitness, and Risk for Obesity in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Cross‐cultural Study

Cermak

Katz

Weintraub

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Decreased physical activity has been linked to poor fitness and obesity, resulting in increased risk for health concerns. The objective is to study the relationships between children's motor coordination and their physical activity, sedentary behaviour, fitness and weight status in a cross-cultural study in the United States and Israel. Participants included 118 children 6-11 years of age: 53 children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and 65 typical children. The US sample included 31 DCD children and 44 typical children. The Israeli sample included 22 DCD children and 21 typical children. Participants were assessed on Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2, strength test of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2 and Six-minute Walk Test and wore an accelerometer. Parents completed physical activity questionnaires and demographic information. Body mass index was calculated based on height and weight. Testing took place in two sessions. Findings are that in both Israel and the United States, children with DCD demonstrated significantly reduced physical activity, increased sedentary behaviour, poorer fitness and increased overweight compared with typical children. No significant differences were found for country. With relevance to clinical practice, fitness and obesity are major concerns for children with DCD in both countries. Inclusion of occupational therapy in health promotion for this population is critical. Additional studies with testers blind to group, larger samples and other countries are recommended.

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The Clinimetric Properties of Performance-Based Gross Motor Tests Used for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review

Abstract: The 2 highest scoring measures are recommended in the first instance for clinicians wishing to evaluate gross motor performance in children with developmental coordination disorder. However, both measures require further testing to increase confidence in their validity for this population.

Cited by 56 publications

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Assessment of Motor Functioning in the Preschool Period

Assessment of Motor Functioning in the Preschool Period

Physiotherapy intervention for 4-5 year old children born extremely preterm and/or extremely low birth weight

Participation in Physical Activity, Fitness, and Risk for Obesity in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Cross‐cultural Study

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