Neuromotor Task Training for children with Specific Language Impairment with Developmental Coordination Disorder and deaf children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.

Strik, E.M. (2010) Neuromotor Task Training for children with Specific Language Impairment with Developmental Coordination Disorder and deaf children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.

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Abstract

Aim. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 12 week Neuromotor Task Training (NTI) intervention for children with Specific Language Impairment (SU) with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and deaf children with DCD. Method. Gross motor skills, fine motor skills and balance were assessed in 15 children using the Movement Assesment Battery for Children (M ABC) before and after the NTT intervention. Nine children with SLI and DCD and six deaf children with DCD aged between 5.9 and 7.7 year participated. Results. No significant improvements in motor performance were present during a threemonth period without treatment. Significant improvements in motor performance were found for both children with SU with DCD and deaf children with DCD after 12 weeks of NTT intervention. There is no difference in the level of improvement between the two groups. Discussion. The current research showed the positive effects of NTT for children with SLI and DCD and deaf children with DCD.

Item Type:	Thesis (Thesis)
Supervisor name:	Schoemaker, Dr. M.M. and Flapper, Dr. B.C.T.
Faculty:	Medical Sciences
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2020 10:58
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2020 10:58
URI:	https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1813

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