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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects motor skill acquisition.
  • Sensory processing differences may underlie motor challenges in DCD.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare sensory processing in children with and without DCD.
  • To investigate the link between sensory processing and motor coordination in DCD.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies published between 2010-2021.
  • Searched PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.
  • Included 10 articles meeting specific inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

  • Children with DCD showed significant impairments in visual, tactile, proprioceptive, auditory, vestibular, and oral integration.
  • Sensory processing impairments were associated with poorer motor coordination in DCD.
  • These impairments may restrict participation in motor activities.

Conclusions:

  • Children with DCD exhibit widespread sensory processing deficits.
  • Sensory integration therapy may improve motor participation in DCD.
  • Further research supports sensory-based interventions for DCD.