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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Motor Impairment.
Juliana B Goulardins1, Juliana C B Marques1, Jorge A De Oliveira1
11 Laboratory of Motor Behavior, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|April 1, 2017
Summary
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience motor skill impairments. This review examines the link between ADHD, motor difficulties, and developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in children.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood neurobehavioral disorder affecting 3-6% of school-aged children.
- Motor skill problems are prevalent in children with ADHD, occurring in 30-50% and impacting daily life.
- The relationship between ADHD symptoms and motor impairments requires further clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review research on motor impairment in children with ADHD.
- To compare motor performance in children with and without ADHD.
- To explore potential neural underpinnings of motor difficulties in ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on motor impairment in ADHD.
- Analysis of differences in motor performance between ADHD and control groups.
- Discussion of the comorbidity between ADHD and developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
Main Results:
- Children with ADHD exhibit notable differences in motor performance compared to age-matched controls.
- A high prevalence of motor problems exists in children with ADHD.
- The exact nature of motor difficulties in ADHD and their relationship with DCD remains unclear.
Conclusions:
- Motor impairments are a significant concern in children with ADHD.
- The overlap and distinction between ADHD and DCD require further research.
- Future research should focus on the consequences and treatment of motor impairment in ADHD.