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Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often experience persistent executive function deficits. This study highlights the significant risk of cognitive issues in children with ongoing DCD, impacting long-term development.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor skills in children.
  • Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes for daily functioning.
  • The relationship between DCD and executive function deficits requires further longitudinal investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the developmental trajectories of motor skills and executive function in school-aged children.
  • To compare children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) over a two-year period.
  • To identify the persistence of DCD and associated executive function challenges.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design tracked 186 children aged 6-11 years over two years.
  • Diagnosis of DCD was based on DSM-5 criteria.
  • Motor status was assessed using the McCarron Assessment of Neuromuscular Development, and executive function using the Groton Maze Learning Test.

Main Results:

  • At baseline, 41% of children with DCD exhibited executive function deficits.
  • Children with persisting DCD showed significantly lower executive function levels compared to typically developing peers at both time points.
  • Approximately 26% of children with persisting DCD had ongoing executive function deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Persisting DCD is associated with a significant risk of executive function impairments.
  • The co-occurrence of motor and cognitive deficits in DCD may pose risks for long-term child development.
  • Early identification and intervention for executive function issues in children with DCD are crucial.