Search for dissertations about: "motor skill intervention"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words motor skill intervention.

2. 1. Developmental co-ordination disorder in pre-school children : Effects of motor skill intervention, parents' descriptions, and short-term follow-up of motor status

   Author : Mia Pless; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Developmental co-ordination disorder; follow-up; motor skill intervention; pre-school children; self-perceived competence; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : This investigation was undertaken to examine effects of motor skill intervention in children with motor difficulties consistent with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) diagnosed in child health care before school entrance, to analyse the parents' descriptions of their children, and to follow up the children's motor status in a short-term perspective. Thirteen studies on the effects of motor skill intervention were submitted to a meta-analysis (Study I). READ MORE

4. 2. Occupation-based evaluation and intervention : validity of the assessment of motor and process skills when used with persons with mental retardation

   Author : Anders Kottorp; Birgitta Bernspång; Anne G. Fisher; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mental retardation; intellectual disability; developmental disabilities; occupational therapy; activities of daily living; ADL assessment; performance skills; occupational performance; Many- faceted Rasch measurement; single case design;

   Abstract : The ability to perform everyday life occupations is a critical component in both evaluation and intervention for persons with mental retardation (MR). While the ability to perform personal and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) has always been important for occupational therapy (OT) practice, there is an absence in OT literature and research with a focus on ADL and persons with MR. READ MORE

5. 3. Development of visual-motor coordination in children with neurological dysfunctions

   Author : Şermin Tükel; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Graphomotor skills are complex perceptual-motor skills that are dependent upon the maturation and integration of a number of cognitive, perceptual and motor skills. They gradually develop through practice and instruction, and require good communication between the visual and the motor systems. READ MORE

6. 4. Physical activity and obesity prevention in early childhood

   Author : Linnea Bergqvist-Norén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic with adverse health outcomes and finding effective interventions to prevent this disease is crucial. Physical activity (PA) has beneficial health effects and is often included in obesity prevention strategies. READ MORE

7. 5. Balance control in people with multiple sclerosis : mechanisms, experiences, design and feasibility of an exercise trial

   Author : Andreas Wallin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Everyday living entails navigating complex environments and perform-ing activities often requiring simultaneous motor and cognitive actions/tasks (dual-tasking). Disease-related impairments in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often impact sensorimotor and cognitive functions, both of which may contribute to a vicious cycle of decreased mobility, muscular weakness, impaired balance control, walking limitation, falls, and fall-related injuries. READ MORE