Motor Development In Children Research Articles

Late-onset neonatal sepsis was not associated with impaired neurodevelopmental outcome: Results from the EPICE/SHIPS-PT cohort.

To assess the impact of late-onset neonatal sepsis (LONS) on the cognitive and motor development of five-year-old children who were born very preterm (VPT). This study included 327 VPT children from the Portuguese EPICE/SHIPS cohort who attended the neurodevelopment assessment. Neuropsychological tests such as WPPSI-R, MABC-2 and NEPSY-II (language domain) were used to assess the children's cognitive and motor development. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the socio-demographic, clinical and neurodevelopment outcomes of VPT children with and without LONS. Regression analysis adjusted for confounding variables was performed when applicable. Underperformance in intelligence quotient and language development was similar regardless of a neonatal diagnosis of LONS. In contrast, VPT children with LONS had a higher risk of movement difficulties than those without LONS (p = 0.02). However, the association was lost after adjusting for confounders (β = -0.25; p > 0.05). LONS per se was not associated with the risk for poor long-term cognitive or motor outcomes in VPT children. Social-demographic and clinical characteristics assessed during the neonatal period and at the time of neurodevelopment assessment were similar between groups suggesting that social-related factors such as parents' educational level could have mitigated the LONS impact.

Caregiver Parenting Stress Associated with Delays in Child Social-Emotional and Motor Development

Caregiver Parenting Stress Associated with Delays in Child Social-Emotional and Motor Development

Pengaruh Bermain Konstruksi (Lego) Terhadap Perkembangan Motorik Halus Pada Anak Pra Sekolah Di TK Miftahul Az-Zahra Desa Cihea Tahun 2022

fine motoric development is the development of motion that includes small muscles with eye-hand coordination. Fine motor development in children is related to the movement of the body, namely, muscles, nerves, and the brain each have a very important role. To determine the relationship between the intensity of social media use with the tendency to nomophobia. This study is a type of quasy experiment with a pretest-postest quasy experiment research design with a sample of 16 respondents. Based on the results of research that has been done that the influence of lego game intervention on the development of fine motoric TK Miftahul Az-zahra desa cihea. In addition, how to give lego games for 4 days with a duration of 30 minutes. Statistical test results based on the results of collecting data on fine motoric development are summed into a MAP (Mean Arterial Preasure) so that it can be concluded a significant effect on the provision of intervention lego games with p-value 0.000 which means p-value <0.05, therefore Ho rejected and Ha accepted that there is an effect of giving lego games on fine motoric development of children in kindergarten Miftahul Az-zahra cihea village. From this study shows the effect of lego play treatment to increase fine motoric development in preschool children P-Value = 0.000 t test. Which means that Ho is rejected and the sample supports the existence of a meaningful influence.

Differences in Motor Development between Preterm Infants and Full-Term Preschool Children.

Although advances in obstetric and neonatal care have improved the survival of preterm infants, many studies document the increased risk of motor and sensory neurodevelopmental abnormalities that can hinder school progress. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in gross and fine motor development in children born preterm and full term aged 3 to 6 years using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2 (PDMS-II). Fifteen preterm and fifteen term children, matched for age and sex, participated in this study. They were evaluated with the PDMS-II scale. The scores obtained in the PDMS-II scale showed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in all subscales except for the "grasping" subscale. No dissimilarities were found between children who attended an early intervention program and those who did not participate, nor was there any correlation between week of gestation and birth weight and motor development in preschool. The results obtained show that differences are found with respect to motor development, with lower scores for those born preterm compared to children born at term. No statistically significant difference was found between preterm children who attended early intervention and those who did not. No correlation was found between motor development at preschool age and birth weight and gestational age.

Is it possible to identify physical-motor profiles of preschool children on their association with selected biosocial factors?

Biosocial factors play a crucial role in the physical-motor development (PMD) of children during the preschool age. The present study aims to identify physical-motor profiles throughout preschool age (3-6 years) and explore associations between profiles and selected biosocial factors such as age, sex, prematurity, weight, height, BMI, and participation in extracurricular physical activities. Data from 412 typically developing children (46.6% girls and 53.4% boys), aged 35-71 months (M = 51.21, SD = 10.47) was collected using the Psychomotor Activities Checklist and specifically the scale of Psycho-Motor Aspects. Cluster analysis made it possible to define four different childhood PMD profiles. High PMD; High PMD except left laterality; medium-low PMD; and low PMD. High PMD profile includes older children, with anthropometric measurements closer to the WHO recommendations, fewer preterm children, and greater participation in extracurricular physical activities. Low PMD profile includes younger children, with weight slightly above and height slightly below the WHO recommendations and low participation in extracurricular physical activities. This study allows us to identify specific trends that may be decisive for the motor development of children throughout preschool age, highlighting selected biological variables and participation in extracurricular physical activities.

THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATION AGAINST MEASLES, RUBELLA AND MUMPS IN PREVENTING NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS IN CHILDREN

Childhood vaccination against measles, rubella and mumps has been a crucial measure in preventing neurological complications. These potentially debilitating and, in extreme cases, fatal diseases have significant impacts on public health. Among the most serious complications, the neurological consequences that can affect the cognitive and motor development of children stand out. With the introduction of large-scale immunization programs, there has been a substantial reduction in the incidence of these diseases, providing not only individual protection, but also contributing to the eradication of outbreaks in communities. Objective: To analyze scientific literature from the last 10 years to comprehensively understand how vaccination against measles, rubella and mumps impacts the prevention of neurological complications in children. Methodology: The review was conducted following the PRISMA checklist guidelines. We used the PubMed, Scielo and Web of Science databases to search for relevant articles. The descriptors were "vaccination", "measles", "rubella", "mumps" and "neurological complications". Inclusion criteria covered studies published in the last 10 years, focused on children and addressing post-vaccination neurological effects. Exclusion criteria included studies with unrepresentative samples and lack of detailed information on neurological outcomes. Results: The analysis revealed a significant reduction in neurological complications associated with measles, rubella and mumps after the implementation of vaccination programs. Studies have highlighted the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing encephalitis and other neurological sequelae. Additionally, a decline in hospitalizations related to these complications was observed. Conclusion: This systematic review reinforces the importance of vaccination in preventing neurological complications in children resulting from measles, rubella and mumps. Analysis of the last 10 years reinforces the effectiveness of vaccines, highlighting not only the individual benefits, but also the public health gains in preventing outbreaks and reducing the serious consequences associated with these diseases.

Changes in Motor Competence of 4-8-Year-Old Children: A Longitudinal Study.

The development of children's motor competence (MC) from early to middle childhood can follow different courses. The purpose of this longitudinal study was to describe and quantify the prevalence of patterns of MC development from early to middle childhood and to identify undesirable patterns. The study used a longitudinal design. Data were collected in three consecutive years, between February 2020 (T0) and May 2022 (T2). A total of 1128 typically developing Dutch children (50.2% male) between 4 and 6 years old at baseline (M = 5.35 ± 0.69 years) participated in this study. MC was measured with the Athletic Skills Track and converted into Motor Quotient (MQ) scores. To convert all individual MQ scores into meaningful patterns of MC development, changes in MQ categories were analyzed between the different timepoints. A total of 11 different developmental patterns were found. When grouping the different patterns, five undesirable patterns were found with 18.2% of the children, showing an undesirable pattern of MC development between T0 and T2. The patterns of motor development of the other children showed a normal or fluctuating course. There is a lot of variation in MC in early and middle childhood. A substantial percentage of young children showed undesirable MC developmental patterns emphasizing the need for early and targeted interventions.

Effects of 6-month customized home-based exercise on motor development, bone strength, and parental stress in children with simple congenital heart disease: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial

BackgroundNew “noncardiac” problems in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), such as developmental delay or long-term neurodevelopmental impairments, have attracted considerable attention in recent years. It is hypothesized that exercise might attenuate CHD-associated neurodevelopmental impairments; however, this has not been thoroughly investigated. The objective of this prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled experiment was to evaluate the impact of customized home-based exercise for children with CHD.MethodsChildren aged 0–5 years with echocardiography-confirmed simple CHD subtypes who were scheduled to undergo cardiac catheterization were screened for enrolment. Among 420 screened CHD children, 192 were enrolled and randomly assigned at a 1:1 ratio to receive a 6-month intervention (30 min daily customized home-based exercise program with supervision for no less than 5 days per week, combined with home-based exercise education) or control treatment (home-based education). The primary outcome was motor development (gross motor quotient (GMQ), fine motor quotient (FMQ), and total motor quotient (TMQ)). The secondary outcomes were cardiac function and structure, bone quality, physical development, parental anxiety, caregiver burden, and quality of life. Children and their families were assessed before and 1, 3, and 6 months after catheterization; 183 (95.3%) children were included in the primary analysis.ResultsAfter 6-month treatment, the intervention group significantly increased their motor quotient, which was consistently higher than that of the control group (GMQ p < 0.0001, FMQ p = 0.02, TMQ p < 0.001). The physical developments in height, weight, and circumferences of the upper-arm, chest, and head were also significantly improved by exercise (all p < 0.017). No significant improvements in the bone strength or the cardiac structure and function were found among patients in the intervention group (all p > 0.017). For parents, higher quality of life level (total score p = 0.016) was observed in the intervention group; while effects of exercise on the anxiety (rude score p = 0.159, standard score p = 0.159) or the Zarit caregiver burden scale score (p = 0.404) were non-significant. No adverse events occurred during the study period.ConclusionsCustomized home-based exercise improved motor development in children with CHD. While the long-term effects of parent training in home-based exercise are unknown, the study results suggest positive outcomes.Trial registrationA home-based exercise program in congenital heart disease children with cardiac catheterization: a randomized controlled trial. (http://www.chictr.org.cn/, ChiCTR-IOR-16007762, January 14, 2016).

Perkembangan Fisik Motorik Anak Usia Dini Kelompok B di TK Padma Mandiri Way Halim Bandar Lampung

Early childhood is a very sensitive age range in the development of a child. Growth and development are very important aspects that parents pay attention to their children. This study aims to describe the gross motor physical development of children through games in Padma Mandiri Kindergarten. This research is a research using descriptive qualitative method. Sources of research data obtained from primary data and secondary data. The researcher obtained primary data from interviews with school principals and B1 class teachers at Padma Mandiri Kindergarten as well as observations of children's gross motor physical development. Secondary data was obtained from the results of documentation in the form of photographs of children's physical motor development at Padma Mandiri Kindergarten. The data obtained is then collected, reduced, described, tested for the validity of the data and concluded. The results showed that the physical motor developmentof children in Padma Mandiri Kindergarten was very effective because it was given a stimulus in the gross motor development of children by using the playing method, there were twelve children who developed very well fulfilling the four existing indicators, the children developed very well in jumping, running, throwing, tiptoeing, and one child was found who had not developed because it did not meet the four existing indicators, the child had not yet developed in jumping, running, throwing, and tiptoe

Motor Development of Children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Parent Survey.

The actual literature highlights the importance of the socio-cultural context in the development of children. However, there is a lack of specific evidence about the middle East, especially regarding the development of Kurdish children who are living in a post-war scenario, in a country which is experiencing continuous instability due to the different crises. The main aim of this study is to identify the features of the motor development of Kurdish children according to parents' opinion. A comparison with Italian children is provided as a Western example, which reflects data from the literature. In the study, 331 parents of Kurdish and Italian children aged between 3 and 7 years were involved. Parents filled the questionnaire at kindergartens, after providing consent. The questionnaire was conceptualized, designed, tested and provided ad hoc for this study; it focused on the timing of development, concerning major milestones like head control, sitting and standing-up. The questionnaire consists of 15 questions and has not been standardized yet. A logistic regression showed several differences between Kurdish and Italian children, like head control (p = 0.007) or the manipulation of big objects (p < 0.0001). These results identify the effect of the socio-cultural context and the impact of the growing environment of the child. Moreover, the results of this survey show the need for introducing different adapted, translated and validated assessment tools for motor development, considering differences related to the socio-cultural context.

Emerging Subspecialties: Pediatric Movement Disorders Neurology.

Pediatric movement disorders (PMD) neurologists care for infants, children, and adolescents with conditions that disrupt typical movement; serving as important subspecialist child neurologists in both academic and private practice settings. In contrast to adult movement disorders neurologists whose "bread and butter" is hypokinetic Parkinson disease, PMD subspecialty practice is often dominated by hyperkinetic movement disorders including tics, dystonia, chorea, tremor, and myoclonus. PMD neurology practice intersects with a variety of subspecialties, including neonatology, developmental pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, epilepsy, child & adolescent psychiatry, psychology, orthopedics, genetics & metabolism, and neurosurgery. Over the past several decades, significant advancements in the PMD field have included operationalizing definitions for distinct movement disorders, recognizing the spectrum of clinical phenotypes, expanding research on genetic and neuroimmunologic causes of movement disorders, and advancing available treatments. Subspecialty training in PMD provides trainees with advanced clinical, diagnostic, procedural, and management skills that reflect the complexities of contemporary practice. The child neurologist who is fascinated by the intricacies of child motor development, appreciates the power of observation skills coupled with a thoughtful physical examination, and is excited by the challenge of the unknown may be well-suited to a career as a PMD specialist.

Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Sleep Habits in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Sleep plays a crucial role in children's motor, mental, and cognitive development. Due to the significant prevalence of sleep problems in children with autism and the side effects of pharmacological therapy, complementary interventions should be considered. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on sleep habits in children with autistic spectrum disorder. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 children with autistic spectrum disorder in Mashhad, Iran. The control group received routine care from the family. In the intervention group, in addition to the routine family care, a foot reflexology massage was performed for 15 min by parents for 30 nights before bedtime for children. The standard Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was completed 3 times in both groups. In the control group, the questionnaire was completed at the beginning of the study, on the 15th day, and on the 30th day after entering the study. In the intervention group, the questionnaire was completed before the intervention, on the 15th day after the intervention, and on the 30th day after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 by the independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test, and repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Among the children included in the study, 78.3% were male, and their mean age was 8.56 ± 2.4 years. The mean total score of children's sleep habits before the intervention was not significantly different between the control and intervention groups (P = 0.71). After the intervention, the mean total score of children's sleep habits was significantly different between the control and intervention groups (P = 0.001). The foot reflexology massage, with a score reduction of 8.13 ± 3.95 points, had a significant impact on the score of sleep habits in the intervention group (P = 0.002). Conclusions: Foot reflexology massage improves the quality of sleep in children with autism and can be recommended as a safe intervention for parents of children with autism.

Sports in Early Childhood for Optimal Holistic Development: A Comprehensive Exploration of MKSE

The purpose of this study was to find out how an understanding of sports activities affects the overall development of young children, with a focus on motor development, cognitive, social and emotional well-being. The research was conducted through a mixed approach by conducting qualitative interviews, direct observations, and quantitative surveys with children, parents, and teachers. The results showed that children's motor development, cognitive progress, social skills and emotional well-being were positively correlated with children's sports understanding. This study has practical consequences, including the suggestion that sports activities should be incorporated into early childhood education to enhance their overall growth. This study provides the basis for a more comprehensive approach to education, providing a better understanding of the role of sport in optimizing children's development in the early stages of their development. Highlights: Holistic Influence: Examining sports understanding's broad impact on early childhood development, encompassing motor skills, cognition, and socio-emotional well-being. Robust Analysis: Employing qualitative interviews, direct observations, and quantitative surveys with children, parents, and teachers to provide a multifaceted understanding of the relationship. Educational Integration: Positive correlations between sports comprehension and motor development, cognitive progress, social skills, and emotional well-being underscore the need for incorporating sports activities into early childhood education. Keywords: Early Childhood, Sports Understanding, Holistic Development, Motor Skills, Cognitive Progress

Analisis Perkembangan Fisik Motorik Anak Melalui Kegiatan Bermain

Real work education (KKN) is an education in the form of community service. In this service, students apply the theories they have after studying for several semesters into a real form of community service. In this service, students carry out several activities that develop children's physical motor skills. Physical development is the growth or changes experienced in a person's body which are clearly visible from changes in the shape and size of a person's body. Motor development is controlling the development of body movements through coordinated activity of muscles, nerves and nerve centers. Therefore, a child's physical motoric development is a process that the child goes through regarding the growth and development that occurs in the child. The aim of this research is to find out the extent of children's physical motor development through real work lecture activities.

Providing Lego And Puzzle Method To Improve Children's Fine Motor Development

Background: According to UNICEF 2018, there are 10 million disorders in pre-school aged children, as many as 38%, and according to WHO, pre-school aged children suffer from mild brain function disorders as much as 5-25%, while in Indonesia children who experience fine motor development of this disorder are as many as 16% of all children in Indonesia. Objective: To determine the use of Lego and puzzle methods to increase the fine motor development of preschool children. Method: This research used Quasy Experiment Design (using One Group Pretest-Postest Design. The population and sample in this research were all postpartum mothers totaling 30 people. This research used a proportional sampling technique with univariate and bivariate analysis with the T test. The research was obtained from data analysis using the dependent t test. Results: The table shows that the P-Value (0.000), (0.001) &lt; 0.05 means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is an influence of giving the Lego Method and the Puzzle Method on Increasing Children's Fine Motor Development PAUD at Nurul Iman Children's Park, and obtained a habwa value of 0.698 &gt; 0.05. Conclusion: There is an influence of giving Lego and the Puzzle Method on Increasing the Fine Motor Development of PAUD Children and there is no difference between giving the Lego method and the puzzle method on increasing fine motor development. from preschoolers.gentle towards preschoolers.

Gestational Weight Gain, Pregnancy Related Complications and the Short-Term Risks for the Offspring.

Maternal obesity influences pregnancy course in several different manners, and imbalanced nutrition during pregnancy may lead to various adverse pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, nutritional status during pregnancy may have implications for the health of the offspring and may possibly influence early motor development in children. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) on pregnancy outcomes and infant's motor development within the first twelve months of life. The study included 200 participants divided in two groups based on their gestational weight gain. Maternal, perinatal, and neonatal factors were analyzed, and early motor development was assessed using the Alberta infant motor scale (AIMS). EGWG was significantly associated with: pre-pregnancy BMI (p < 0.001), family history for cardiovascular diseases (p = 0.013) and diabetes mellitus (p = 0.045), hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (p = 0.003), gestational diabetes mellitus (p < 0.001), gestational anemia (p = 0.001), vitamin D deficiency (p = 0.001), metformin use (p = 0.045), pre-labor premature rupture of membranes (p = 0.031), amniotic fluid index (p = 0.047), and APGAR score in the first five min of life (p = 0.007). Scored by AIMS, EGWG was significantly associated with parameters of early motor development at the age of three AIMS total (p < 0.001), six AIMS total (p < 0.001), nine AIMS total (p < 0.001), and twelve AIMS total (p < 0.001) months of infant's life. The link between EGWG and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring is a complex and multifaceted issue. Our results imply significant alterations in early motor development in the group of infants born from mothers who gained weight excessively during pregnancy. Further studies are needed to unravel the intricacies of this relationship and inform strategies for preventive interventions and supportive care during pregnancy and infancy.

EFEKTIVITAS TERAPI BERMAIN ORIGAMI DAN MERONCE TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK 5-6 TAHUN DI TK PKK NUSANTARA KABUPATEN PROBOLINGGO

Fine motor skills are skills or abilities to control small or fine muscles to achieve successful skill performance. Children's fine motor skills need to be reminded and developed to prepare children to be ready to write when they enter the academic world (elementary school). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving origami therapy and playing meronce therapy at PKK Nusantara Kindergarten in Temenggungan village, Krejengan, Probolinggo. This type of research was a pre-experimental with two group pre-post test design, which is a form of experimental research carried out in two groups. The Population was all children in the Nusantara PKK Kindergarten in Temenggungan village aged (5-6 years) totaling 50 respondents. The instruments used Standart Operating Procedure (SOP) and Modules. Data processed SPSS using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that the average fine motor value that occurred after being given origami and meronce play therapy was the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a p value =0.000 with a significant level of ρ value &lt;α = 0.005, prepost origami Z value -4.512 while prepost meronce Z value - 4.556, so that it can be stated that playing meronce therapy is more effective on the fine motor development of children in PKK Nusantara Kindergarten in Temenggungan village. This research is expected so that children can develop fine motor development through origami and meronce play therapy.For further researchers it is recommended toadding a variety of images in origami play therapy and taking a more approach to children when given play therapy.

Motor development and emotion recognition among young rural children: The mediating role of working memory

This study explored the relationship between motor development and emotion recognition among young rural children and the mediating role of working memory. A total of 187 children (girls= 41.71%) aged 3-6 years from rural kindergartens in the Henan Province in China participated in the study Their motor development, working memory, and emotion recognition were assessed using the Big Muscle Motor Development Test-Second Edition (fGMD-2), Beads Memory Task, and Emotion Recognition Test. Following a mediating model, results showed that motor development positively predicted working memory, while working memory predicted emotion recognition. The direct and positive predictive effect of motor development on emotion recognition was also significant. The findings suggest that rural children's motor development is a resource for children's emotional recognition, with the mediating role of working memory as a developmental mechanism. We should pay attention to the importance of rural children's motor development in their growth process.

Factors associated with children's cognitive, language, and motor development in deprived urban settings in Bangladesh.

Children's development is multifactorial. Although there have been several studies exploring the association of children's development with maternal, child, and environmental factors, we are unaware of any study that assessed those factors in children whose mothers were enrolled in a social safety net programme in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with disadvantaged children's cognitive, language, and motor development at age 6-16 months in deprived settings of urban Bangladesh and to identify relative importance of these factors of children's development. We also explored if there were any gender differences in child development. This cross-sectional study was conducted in a deprived setting of urban Bangladesh. Bayley III was used for assessing children's cognitive, language, and motor development. Multivariable linear regression model was used to find the factors associated with children's development, and dominance analysis was used to explore the relative importance of the factors. Out of the total 599 mother-child dyads, 303 (50.58%) were girls. The factors associated with children's development were length-for-age Z-score (cognitive: B = 1.21 [95% CI = 0.31, 2.11], P = 0.008; language: 1.67 [0.79, 2.55] P < 0.001; motor: 2.15 [1.01, 3.29] P < 0.001) and home environment (cognitive: 0.58 [0.27, 0.89] P < 0.001; language: 0.59 [0.27, 0.92], P < 0.001; motor: 0.44 [0.09, 0.79] P = 0.013). Girls had higher cognitive (1.90 [0.17, 3.6], P = 0.031) and language (2.53 [0.55, 4.51], P = 0.013) development compared with boys. Families with a higher number of under five children within the households had lower language (-1.57 [-2.78, -0.36], P = 0.011) development. Violence against the mother and the families' food security status were not associated with the children's development. Children's length-for-age Z-score (27%) and home stimulation environment (23%) were the most important factors of cognitive development. Children's nutritional status and home environment are important factors for disadvantaged children's development in deprived urban settings of Bangladesh. Both early child development-focussed parenting and nutrition interventions should be considered when designing child development programmes in urban settings in low- and middle-income countries.

Summer schools contribute to children's motor and cognitive development!

Summer schools contribute to children's motor and cognitive development!