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William P Mayes1, Ashok Jansari2, Hayley C Leonard1
1School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Surrey, UK.
Developmental Neuropsychology
|October 13, 2023
Summary
Adults with probable Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) show executive functioning deficits, particularly in planning and prospective memory, when assessed with ecologically valid measures. These findings align with self-reported challenges and suggest intervention targets.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is often associated with executive functioning impairments.
- Previous research primarily used standardized assessments, lacking real-world applicability.
- Ecologically valid measures are needed to understand DCD-related executive function deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate executive functioning in adults with probable DCD (pDCD) using an ecologically valid measure.
- To compare executive function performance between pDCD and typically developing (TD) adults.
- To identify specific executive function domains affected in pDCD.
Main Methods:
- 26 adults with pDCD and 26 TD adults participated.
- Participants completed background measures and the Jansari assessment of Executive Functions (JEF©).
- JEF© assesses Planning, Prioritization, Selective-Thinking, Creative-Thinking, Adaptive-Thinking, and Prospective Memory (Action-, Event-, Time-Based).
Main Results:
- pDCD participants exhibited significant impairments compared to TD participants.
- Specific difficulties were observed in Planning and Action- and Event-Based Prospective Memory.
- Findings correlate with previously reported self-perceived difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Ecologically valid assessment reveals executive functioning deficits in adults with pDCD.
- Planning and prospective memory are key areas of difficulty.
- Results support targeted interventions for executive function challenges in DCD.
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