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Greetings!
We are excited to share this CanChild Today newsletter, featuring newly published articles by CanChild members, and highlighting new resources on the CanChild website (canchild.ca). Feel free to share CanChild resources and this newsletter. Family, friends and colleagues can subscribe to CanChild Today for free by registering here. Past issues are archived!
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DCD online module now available for physiotherapists on CanChild's website!
This online module, created with and for Physiotherapists (PTs), was developed to increase PTs knowledge and skills about developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Information, videos and case scenarios are embedded in the module to illustrate best practices. Clinical tools such as checklists and handouts are also available for PTs to download and share with children and their families, as well as with health professionals, teachers and community leaders. Click here to access the DCD PT module. Click here to view another DCD online module for parents, teachers, and other health professionals.
Move & PLAY Study Results for Service Providers Working with Young Children!
The purpose of the Move & PLAY study was to follow a large number of young children with cerebral palsy over a period of one year to gain an understanding of factors associated with motor function, self-care, participation and play. The Move & PLAY study team has recently posted their study results. Presentations about the instruments (how to administer, score and interpret), and the study model are provided along with guidelines to show how these results can be applied to clinical decision making. Click here to view Move & PLAY Study Results. The Move & PLAY Research Summaries are available in English and in French. |
Opportunity to Provide Feedback!
Based on two priorities identified in our Knowledge Translation Strategic Plan 2013-2018 of increasing access to knowledge as well as increasing engagement with youth and families, we are reviewing ways to improve access to the resources on our website. We would like to hear from you regarding the CanChild website's home page. The survey will take approximately 2 minutes of your time to complete and will help us improve access to the content on our website. Click here to complete the survey. Thank you for your assistance!
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Recent Publications by CanChild Members
.....about Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
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The purpose of this study published in Child: Care, Health and Development was to identify the principles that should guide best practice and service delivery for children with DCD. A scoping review was used to 'map' the available information. The following themes and principles emerged: "(1) Organizing services to efficiently meet the comprehensive needs of children (e.g. Increasing awareness of DCD and coordination; Implementing clearly defined pathways; Using a graduated/staged approach); (2) Working collaboratively to offer evidence-based services (e.g. Integration of child and family views; Evidence-based interventions fostering function, participation and prevention)." Authors: C Camden, B Wilson, A Kirby, D Sugden, C Missiuna. Full access available!
Psychometric properties of the DCD-Q-07 in children ages to 4-6
The psychometric properties of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCD-Q-07) in preschool children (ages 4-6 yrs) were assessed in this study recently published in Research in Developmental Disabilities. A sample of children was screened for motor difficulties using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC-2). Parents of these children concurrently completed the DCD-Q-07. The DCD-Q-07 showed poor sensitivity (true positive) but high specificity (true negative) against the M-ABC-2. The DCD-Q-07 may not be the best screening tool for DCD in preschool children due to its low test accuracy with this age group. Authors: A Parmar, M Kwan, C Rodriguez, C Missiuna, J Cairney. Abstract.
The purpose of this study was to compare, in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), their perceptions of their ability to complete different intensities and duration of physical activity (task efficacy) and their confidence in their ability to complete physical activity when faced with everyday barriers (barrier efficacy). Results: Children with DCD have lower task and barrier efficacy toward physical activity than their peers, suggesting that self-efficacy could be a focus of intervention efforts. They spend significantly less time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than their peers. Boys with DCD also have lower physical activity levels than their typically developing peers. Published in Human Movement Science. Authors: CA Batey , CA Missiuna, BW Timmons, JA Hay, BE Faught, J Cairney. Abstract. |
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.....about Cerebral Palsy and Classification Systems
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This study aimed to develop a valid classification system to describe eating and drinking ability in people with cerebral palsy (CP), and to test its reliability. The Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) was developed in consultation with individuals with CP, parents, and health professionals. Agreement and reliability between classifications were tested by speech and language therapists and parents. Results: The EDACS provides a valid and reliable system for classifying eating and drinking performance of people with CP, for use both clinically and in research. Published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. Authors: D Sellers, A Mandy, L Pennington, M Hankins, C Morris. Abstract.
The stability of the Manual Ability Classification System over time
A study group of 1267 children and youth with cerebral palsy were followed from 2005 to 2010 with two to five registered Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) classifications rated at least 1 year apart. Excellent stability was found between two ratings at 1-year intervals (ICC of 0.97) and stability was not influenced by age. Agreement across four ratings was also excellent (ICC 0.95). This study provides evidence that MACS levels are stable over time and that the classification has predictive value. Published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. Authors: AM Ohrvall, L Krumlinde-Sundholm, AC Eliasson. Abstract.
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