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Relationship between Motor Coordination, Cognitive Abilities, and Academic Achievement in Japanese Children with

Takuya Higashionna1,2, Ryoichiro Iwanaga2, Akiko Tokunaga2

  • 1The Misakaenosono Mutsumi Developmental, Medical and Welfare Center, Japan.

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy : HKJOT
|September 7, 2018
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Children with neurodevelopmental disorders often have motor coordination issues impacting academic skills. This study found significant links between motor skills, cognitive abilities, and academic achievement in Japanese children.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Motor coordination impairment is prevalent in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD).
  • Understanding the interplay between motor skills, cognitive function, and academic performance is crucial for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between motor coordination, cognitive ability, and academic achievement in Japanese children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • To identify specific correlations between motor skills and cognitive and academic measures.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 34 school-age children (6-12 years) with neurodevelopmental disorders and 34 typically developing controls.
  • Utilized the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (M-ABC2) for motor skills and the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children - Second Edition (K-ABCII) for cognitive abilities and academic achievement.

Main Results:

  • Children with neurodevelopmental disorders scored lower on the M-ABC2 compared to typically developing peers.
  • Significant correlations were observed between M-ABC2 Manual Dexterity and K-ABCII scores in Simultaneous Processing, Knowledge, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.
  • M-ABC2 Balance scores correlated significantly with K-ABCII Learning, Writing, and Arithmetic scores.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate identification of motor coordination impairments is essential for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Interventions should consider the relationship between motor coordination, cognitive abilities, and academic achievement for effective support.
Abstract

Keywords:
Academic achievementCognitive abilityM-ABC2Motor coordinationNeurodevelopmental disorders

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