Beltrame et al. (2017)Beltrame, T. S., Capistrano, R., Alexandre, J. M., Lisboa, T., Andrade, R. D., & Felden, É. P. G. (2017). Prevalência do Transtorno do Desenvolvimento da Coordenação em uma amostra de crianças brasileiras. Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional da UFSCar, 25(1), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.4322/0104-4931.ctoAO0777. https://doi.org/10.4322/0104-4931.ctoAO0...
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Motor performance |
School microsystem. |
Girls had more difficulty in throwing and receiving skills, and boys in manual dexterity skills. |
They suggested studies with longitudinal delineation and intervention with perinatal risk factor and socioeconomic status control. |
Gender |
Public schools. |
Age range |
The ages of 7 and 8 years had higher prevalence of DCD, compared to other age groups. |
Della Barba et al. (2017)Della Barba, P. C. S., Luiz, E. M., Pinheiro, R. C., & Lourenço, G. F. (2017). Prevalence of developmental coordination disorder signs in children 5 to 14 years in São Carlos. Motricidade, 13(3), 22-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.10058. http://dx.doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.10...
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Gender |
Microsystem: School |
Heterogeneous disorder hinders DCD identification and treatment. |
Early diagnosis of DCD is essential to empower education professionals and to provide guidance to all actors in the daily lives of children, avoiding negative impacts on daily life. |
Age range |
DCD Signals |
Macro system: socioeconomic condition. |
Negative reflexes in the consolidation of self-esteem and the child's sense of competence. |
Rocha et al. (2016)Rocha, F. F., Santos, V. A. P., Contreira, A. R., Pizzo, G. C., Silva, P. N., Romero, P. V. S., & Vieira, J. L. L. (2016). Análise do desempenho motor e maturidade cognitiva de pré-escolares de Maringá (PR). Saúde e Pesquisa, 9(3), 507-515. http://dx.doi.org/10.17765/1983-1870.2016v9n3p507-515. http://dx.doi.org/10.17765/1983-1870.201...
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Motor Performance |
Microsystem: Preschool |
Five-year-olds scored higher on cognitive maturity than four-year-olds. |
Cognitive development and motor performance are in constant interaction. The maturation of neural control occurs in older children. |
Cognitive Maturity |
Age range |
Motor Classification (risk of DCD, probable DCD and typical development) |
Weak positive correlation between motor performance and cognitive maturity of preschoolers. |
Early identification of motor difficulties and referral to intervention programs are extremely important in reducing the damage caused by motor delay. The same is true for children's cognitive maturity. |
Capistrano et al. (2016)Capistrano, R., Ferrari, E. P., Alexandre, J. M., Silva, R. C., Cardoso, F. L., & Beltrame, T. S. (2016). Relation between motor perfomance and physical fi tness level of schoolchildren. Journal of Human Growth and Development, 26(2), 174-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.119261. http://dx.doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.119261...
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Motor performance |
Microsystem: School |
Boys had superior results of inadequacy in physical fitness tests compared to girls. Force and abdominal endurance, and agility contributed to motor performance. |
Gender-related activities direct the relationship of different dimensions of physical fitness and motor performance over time. |
Gender |
Age Range |
Physical aptitude |
Valentini et al. (2015)Valentini, N. C., Clark, J. E., & Whitall, J. (2015). Developmental co-ordination disorder in socially disadvantaged Brazilian children. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41(6), 970-979. PMid:25424697. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.12219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.12219...
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Age groups |
Macro system: socioeconomic status of families. |
The prevalence in gender and age groups may be influenced by sociocultural factors. |
Need for greater sensitivity for the diagnosis of DCD in cases of children who had few opportunities to develop their motor skills over time, within their socio-cultural context. |
Gender |
Race |
Motor and school performance |
Santos et al. (2015)Santos, V. A. P., Contreira, A. R., Caruzzo, N. M., Passos, P. C. B., & Vieira, J. L. L. (2015). Desordem Coordenativa Desenvolvimental: uma análise do estado nutricional e nível sócioeconômico. Motricidade, 11(1), 78-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.3195. http://dx.doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.31...
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Nutritional status |
Microsystems; Family and School |
Association between socioeconomic status and motor performance. |
Need to identify children with DCD before school years. |
Anthropometric measurements: weight and height |
Motor performance |
Macro system: socioeconomic status of families. |
Cardoso et al. (2014)Cardoso, A. A., Magalhães, L. C., & Rezende, M. B. (2014). Motor skills in Brazilian children with developmental coordination disorder versus children with motor typical development. Occupational Therapy International, 21(4), 176-185. PMid:25327354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.1376. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.1376...
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Age |
School Microsystem: public and private schools. |
Important relationship between DCD and signals of attention deficit hyperactivity / impulsivity or combined ADHD. |
The combination of DCD and ADHD deserves greater attention as it seems to have important long-term implications. |
Gender |
Attention deficit hyperactivity symptoms |
Moreira et al. (2014)Moreira, R. S., Magalhães, L. C., Dourado, J. S., Lemos, S. M., & Alves, C. R. (2014). Factors influencing the motor development of prematurely born school-aged childrenn in Brazil. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 35(9), 1941-1951. PMid:24858787. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2014.04.023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2014.04...
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Motor, neuropsychological and academic performance |
Family Microsystem - factors related to children's home environment from their parents' perspective. |
Relationship of family environment factors and social variables with motor performance. |
The results demonstrate the importance of the time involved in different activities of the family environment. |
Clinical history and behavior of the child; |
Exosystem: relationship between motor performance and unemployed mother. |
Resources present in the family environment |
Contreira et al. (2014)Contreira, A. R., Capistrano, R., Oliveira, A. V. P., & Beltrame, T. S. (2014). Estilo de vida de escolares com e sem transtorno do desenvolvimento da coordenação. Fisioterapia e Pesquisa, 21(3), 223-228. http://dx.doi.org/10.590/1809-2950/48921032014. http://dx.doi.org/10.590/1809-2950/48921...
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Schoolchildren's lifestyle |
Family Microsystem - Habits in activities indoors and out - and in PE classes. |
Significant association between probable DCD and video game, to the detriment of more active physical activity. |
Data provide support for the design of future healthy habits incentive programs. |
Galvão et al. (2014)Galvão, B. A. P., Bueno, K. M. P., Rezende, M. B., & Magalhães, L. C. (2014). Percepção materna do desempenho de crianças com transtorno do desenvolvimento da coordenação. Psicologia em Estudo, 19(3), 527-538. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-73722039315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-737220393...
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Motor performance in ADLs, school activities and playing |
Family Microsystem - perception of Brazilian mothers about the performance in daily activities of children with DCD. |
Ignorance of motor coordination problems by family and teachers. |
Difficulties in daily activities and relationship with peers, accentuated by entry into school. |
Nascimento et al. (2013)Nascimento, R. O., Ferreira, L. F., Goulardins, J. B., Freudenheim, A. M., Marques, J. C., Casella, E. B., & Oliveira, J. A. (2013). Health-related physical fitness children with severe and moderate developmental coordination disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(11), 4222-4231. PMid:24077071. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.025. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08...
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Motor performance |
School Microsystem: Manaus public schools. |
Children with DCD with two different degrees of severity are not different from health-related physical fitness. |
They suggest further research that looks at the interactions between motor performance and physical fitness over time. |
Physical aptitude |
Valentini et al. (2012)Valentini, N. C., Coutinho, M. T. C., Pansera, S. M., Santos, V. A. P., Vieira, J. L. L., Ramalho, M. H., & Oliveira, M. A. (2012). Prevalência de déficits motores e desordem coordenativa desenvolvimental em crianças da região Sul do Brasil. Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 30(3), 377-384. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0103-05822012000300011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0103-05822012...
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Motor performance |
School microsystem. |
Higher prevalence of DCD in girls and problems related to manual dexterity. Reflection on the high prevalence of DCD and concern about the limited resources available in Brazil to take care of these children. |
The results regarding the difficulties in manual dexterity emphasize the need to identify this disorder before these children enter school. |
Gender |
Macro system: public policies for preventive and compensatory care. |
Age |
Silva et al. (2012)Silva, J., Beltrame, T. S., Oliveira, A. D. V. P., & Sperandio, F. F. (2012). Dificuldades motoras e de aprendizagem em crianças com baixo desempenho escolar. Journal of Human Growth and Development, 22(1), 1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.20048. http://dx.doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.20048...
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School performance |
Microsystem: School |
Teachers in the indication process pointed out students with low school performance that actually showed signs of learning disabilities, especially in reading and writing. There was no relationship with motor performance. |
They indicated research for diagnosis and implementation of intervention programs in the early school phases to favor the well-being, quality of life and health of children with learning and motor disabilities. |
Gender |
King et al. (2012)King, B. R., Clark, J. E., & Oliveira, M. A. (2012). Developmental delay of finger torque control in children with developmental coordination disorder. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 54(10), 932-937. PMid:22803701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2012.04375.x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.20...
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Production development trajectory and finger torque control |
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Difficulty controlling digital torque, which affects the acquisition of writing skills. |
The development trajectory is similar, however, delayed in DCD. |
Miranda et al. (2011)Miranda, T. B., Beltrame, T. S., & Cardoso, F. L. (2011). Desempenho motor e estado nutricional de escolares com e sem transtorno do desenvolvimento da coordenação. Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano, 13(1), 59-66.
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Motor performance |
School microsystem. |
Schoolchildren with DCD had lower performance in all motor skills compared to students without the disorder. Similar nutritional status between groups. |
They recommend longitudinal studies of intervention to minimize motor difficulties. |
Nutritional status |
Public schools. |
Araújo et al. (2011)Araújo, C. R. S., Magalhães, L. C., & Cardoso, A. A. (2011). Uso da cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (co-op) com crianças com transtorno do desenvolvimento da coordenação. Revista de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade de São Paulo, 22(3), 245-253. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v22i3p245-253. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-614...
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Occupational performance |
Family, School, and Therapeutic Microsystems. |
Intervention process (CO-OP) contributes to performance functional in chosen tasks. Learning in the chosen tasks generalized to other environments, according to reports of the mother. |
Data demonstrate the importance of qualified relationship between therapist and child to obtain results over time. |
Functional performance on tasks |
Mazer & Barba (2010)Mazer, E. P., & Barba, P. C. S. D. (2010). Identificação de sinais de transtornos do desenvolvimento da coordenação em crianças de três a seis anos e possibilidades de atuação da terapia ocupacional. Revista de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade de São Paulo, 21(1), 74-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v21i1p74-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-614...
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Main aspects of DCD |
School microsystem: kindergartens and municipal preschools. |
Importance of Therapy |
Importance of Detecting DCD signals in preschool phase to minimize future consequences of the disorder in school performance. |
Risk Signs |
Occupational in working with children and their family members. |
Magalhães et al. (2009a)Magalhães, L. C., Rezende, F. C. A., Magalhães, C. M., & Albuquerque, P. D. R. (2009a). Análise comparativa da coordenação motora de crianças nascidas a termo e pré-termo, aos 7 anos de idade. Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil, 9(3), 293-300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1519-38292009000300008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1519-38292009...
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Motor performance of school children and prematurity |
School and family microsystem. Macro system: socioeconomic condition. |
Writing processes and performance in ADLs are compromised by difficulties in manual dexterity according to mothers' complaints. |
Children with a history of prematurity when they reach school age have worse motor performance compared to those born at term. |
Magalhães et al. (2009b)Magalhães, L. C., Rezende, M. B., Amparo, F., Ferreira, G. N., & Renger, C. (2009b). Problemas de coordenação motora em crianças de 4 a 8 anos: levantamento baseado no relato de professores. Revista de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade de São Paulo, 20(1), 20-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v20i1p20-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-614...
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Motor coordination in children |
School microsystem: teachers from the municipal network and from private schools. |
The teachers observe coordination problems. |
Importance of careful teacher observation in the time of proximal school process. |
Higher prevalence in municipal schools. The attitude of teachers is to report to the pedagogical guidance sector, pay more attention to the student, talk to parents and, in the minority, refer for treatment. |
It is important to invest in future epidemiological studies and correct identification of DCD in Brazilian children. |
Macro system: Brazilian public service policies. |