scholarly journals Effects of motor skill interventions on fundamental movement skills in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Maïano ◽  
O. Hue ◽  
J. April
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills

Motor Skill Interventions to Improve Fundamental Movement Skills of Preschoolers With Developmental Delay

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan A. Kirk ◽  
Ryan E. Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Developmental Delay ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Intervention Effect ◽  
Object Control ◽  
Robust Designs ◽  
Movement Skills ◽  
Fundamental Movement Skills ◽  
And Gender

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 (η2 = 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.

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