ERIC Number: EJ942424
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jul
Pages: 23
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Motor Skill Interventions to Improve Fundamental Movement Skills of Preschoolers with Developmental Delay
Kirk, Megan A.; Rhodes, Ryan E.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, v28 n3 p210-232 Jul 2011
Preschoolers with developmental delay (DD) are at risk for poor fundamental movement skills (FMS), but a paucity of early FMS interventions exist. The purpose of this review was to critically appraise the existing interventions to establish direction for future trials targeting preschoolers with DD. A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. Major findings were summarized based on common subtopics of overall intervention effect, locomotor skill outcomes, object-control outcomes, and gender differences. Trials ranged from 8 to 24 weeks and offered 540-1700 min of instruction. The majority of trials (n = 9) significantly improved FMS of preschoolers with DD, with a large intervention effect ([eta][superscript 2] = 0.57-0.85). This review supports the utility of interventions to improve FMS of preschoolers with DD. Future researchers are encouraged to include more robust designs, a theoretical framework, and involvement of parents and teachers in the delivery of the intervention. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Intervention, Parent Participation, Disabilities, Psychomotor Skills, Developmental Delays, Gender Differences, Preschool Children, Criticism, At Risk Persons, Outcomes of Treatment, Guidelines, Teacher Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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