Identification of Neuromotor Signs in Preschool Children Suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder

This prospective study aimed to detect neuromotor signs early in preschool children suspected of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Preschool children aged 3-5 years old from municipal kindergartens in Thessaloniki participated in this study. The Little DCDQ questionnaire and the BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency) were used for assessment.

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Key information

Conditions

Motor Skills Disorders Child Development Child, Preschool Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

3 year–5 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Human Performance & Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Thessaly

Lamia, Pthiotis, 35100, Greece

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Preschool children
Aging from 3 to 5 years old

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosis for medical conditions or mental retardation

Treatment and study plan

Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ)

Diagnostic Test

The Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ) is a parent questionnaire consisting of 15 items designed to screen for motor coordination difficulties in 3- and 4-year-old children. It comprises 15 items grouped into two distinct factors: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. A Likert scale is used, ranging from one to five, where one (1) indicates "Not at all like your child" and five (5) indicates "Very much like your child". The total of the 15 items is added up to obtain a total score of 75.

Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2)

Diagnostic Test

The BOT-2 is standardized for children and adolescents aged 4 to 21 years and 11 months, and the full test takes 45 to 60 minutes to perform. The BOT-2 test was used to detect deviation from the norm and the likelihood of a diagnosis for DCD. The BOT-2 measures fine and gross motor proficiency, with subtests focusing on stability, mobility, strength, coordination, and object manipulation.

Primary outcomes

Parent Screening Questionnaire for Motor Coordination Difficulties (DCD)

Time frame: Complete Form - 10-15 minutes

Little Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (LDCDQ); Unit of Measure: Likert Scale from 1 ("Not at all like your child") to 5 ("Very much like your child")
Screening Test for Detection of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

Time frame: Complete Form - 45-60 minutes

Bruininks- Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency 2nd Edition (BOT-2); Unit of Measure: ...

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Feb 21, 2024
Registry last updated: Apr 3, 2024

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