Intervention and the role of theory, empiricism and experience in children with motor impairment

Sugden, David; Dunford, Carolyn

doi:10.1080/09638280600947542

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“…However, many clinicians continue to use these approaches, as they believe that their clinical experiences support their effectiveness. This study aimed to analyze theories, examine empirical data, and consult the experiences of practitioners in order to design an intervention method that reflected these three forms of evidences (Sugden & Dunford, 2007). The theories and frameworks that formed this study include ecological models (Keogh & Sugden,290 Dunford study included all children who did not have a new or emerging neurodevelopmental diagnosis.…”

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Goal-Orientated Group Intervention for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Dunford¹

2011

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

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This study measures the effectiveness of a goal-orientated group intervention using concentrated practice schedules for children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). The study design is repeated measures. The sample comprises eight children with DCD, aged 7-11 years. Outcome measures are the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC), the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Harter's Scale of Perceived Competence/Harter and Pike's Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence, and clinical observations. The children set goals with the perceived efficacy and goal setting system with parents/caregivers input. The intervention used a goal-oriented approach combining motor learning and cognitive strategies consisting of eight 50-min sessions over 2 weeks. The results show significant improvements in the COPM and MABC scores following intervention but no changes in Harter's scores. Fifty-six goals were identified with 34 met totally, 12 met partially, and 10 remained unmet. A goal-oriented group intervention shows potential as an effective intervention method.

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Goal-Orientated Group Intervention for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Dunford¹

2011

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics

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“…Bartlett and Palisano 2002;Bottos and Gericke 2003;Ketelaar et al 2001). With this regard, one may argue that (a) a formal physiotherapy approach (e.g., Bobath method) can have a relevant role in fostering muscle tone control and functional movement performance, while (b) a program such as that reported in this study and the one suggested for advancing toward assisted ambulation can supplement and extend the effects of the formal physiotherapy approach through reinforced practice and discrimination learning (Maes and Van der Goot 2006;Palisano 2006;Pear 2001;Sugden and Dunford 2007).…”

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Promoting foot–leg movements in children with multiple disabilities through the use of support devices and technology for regulating contingent stimulation

Lancioni

Singh²,

O’Reilly

et al. 2007

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The present study assessed the possibility of promoting pre-ambulatory foot-leg movements in children with multiple disabilities by motivating their action through contingent stimulation combined with a support device. Two children aged 10 and 8 years participated. Microswitch technology (i.e., pressure sensors under the shoes or optic sensors at the front-inner side of the shoes) served for detecting the foot-leg movements and providing contingent stimulation on their occurrence. Sensor activation produced 5 s of stimulation during intervention. Data showed that both children had significant increases in foot-leg movements during the intervention phases. Implications of the data in terms of skill acquisition and further intervention prospects are discussed.

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“…Although more difficult to evaluate formally, the extensive experience of clinical practitioners often yields valuable information (Sugden & Dunford, 2007).…”

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Adaptation and Extension of the European Recommendations (EACD) on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) for the UK context

Barnett

Hill

Kirby

et al. 2014

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Background. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects the learning and performance of everyday motor skills. It commonly co-occurs with other developmental disorders and a range of associated psycho-social impairments. Recent evidence-based guidelines on diagnosis, assessment and intervention provide valuable information for practitioners. However these are directed primarily at German-speaking countries and focus on work with children.Aim. The aim of this project was to consider the application of these guidelines in the UK and to extend them for use with adults with DCD.Methods. Individuals with DCD, parents and professionals from a wide range of disciplines were invited to two workshops to discuss and debate the guidelines, to adapt them for the UK and produce dissemination materials.Results. A working definition of DCD was agreed, minor revisions were made to the guidelines to reflect the UK context, an extension for adults was compiled and a series of leaflets was produced to disseminate this information to health and education professionals, parents and employers.Conclusions. This work will raise awareness of the condition across different professional groups. It provides information to help those working with children and adults with DCD in the UK to assist in the process of diagnosis, assessment and intervention.

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Intervention and the role of theory, empiricism and experience in children with motor impairment

Cited by 29 publications

References 35 publications

Goal-Orientated Group Intervention for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Goal-Orientated Group Intervention for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Promoting foot–leg movements in children with multiple disabilities through the use of support devices and technology for regulating contingent stimulation

Adaptation and Extension of the European Recommendations (EACD) on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) for the UK context

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