Variáveis Que Podem Explicar Mudanças No Desempenho Motor De Crianças Com Desordem Coordenativa Desenvolvimental E Desenvolvimento Típico

Abstract

RESUMO O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar associações entre o desempenho motor, estado nutricional e atividades cotidianas de crianças com Desordem Coordenativa Desenvolvimental, risco de DCD e desenvolvimento típico antes e após uma intervenção motora. Participaram do estudo 48 crianças (5 à 7 anos), distribuídas em grupo interventivo (n=24) e grupo controle (n=24) avaliadas com MABC-2, MABC-2 Checklist, Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e circunferência abdominal. Na pré-intervenção correlações significativas e positivas foram encontradas entre desempenho motor e IMC para o total da amostra e para as crianças com DCD. Na pós-intervenção correlações significativas e positivas foram encontradas entre o desempenho motor e seção B do checklist para o total de crianças da amostra e para as crianças com risco de DCD do grupo interventivo. Programas interventivos contribuem para minimizar a influência de fatores prejudiciais para o alcance da proficiência motora de crianças com e sem atrasos motores. Palavras-chave: Transtorno das habilidades motoras. Criança. Estudos de intervenção.

Association between motor performance, cognitive maturity and socio-demographic aspects in preschooler children

“…Moreover, these evaluations should help to improve and increase self-esteem, reflecting thus on the children quality of life 4 . In the absence of adequate motor stimulation, children may have limited participation in physical activities and might end up adopting a sedentary lifestyle 1,24 , which is the leading cause of impacting health status and quality of life in children.…”

“…This test has been validated for Brazilian children 21 , and it has been widely used to identify signs of DCD. The test was composed of three sets of tasks appropriate for children at specific age groups: Age Group 1 (i.e., 3 to 6 years); Age Group 2 (i.e., 7 to 10 years), and Age Group 3 (i.e., 11 to 16 years) 1,22 . The test allowed for identifying difficulties in motor coordination using a set of age-specific sections.…”

“…However, it is important to highlight that the motor assessment based on the MABC Test itself does not conclusively determine children having DCD21. Hence, it is recommended also the evaluation of the four criteria for DCD diagnosis, as indicated by the DSM-IV (e.g., Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 1,3 ). Thus, based on previous studies, it is recommended the use of the term indicative of DCD instead [23][24][25][26][27] .…”

“…Some children may present characteristics of deviation from the normality of motor behavior for their age 1 , which may indicate motor disorders such as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). It is estimated that potentially one child in each classroom meets the criteria to be considered to have a motor disorder 2,3 and based on this estimative, it J. Phys.…”

“…Researchers in the field of motor behavior studies have pointed out that the early identification of motor disorders during childhood is essential since such behavior can interfere with the involvement of the child in the quotidian, sports, and leisure activities. Hence, the sooner the motor disorder is identified, the greater the possibilities for intervention 1,3,4,7,14 , because the childhood presents periods sensitive to learning 15 , which makes early intervention assistance more effective. However, the neurodevelopmental motor disorder is still recognized as a latent health issue 3 .…”