INTRODUCTION: Despite the widespread use of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd edition (MABC-2), little is known about the sensitivity or specificity of the individual items to detect probable Developmental Coordination Disorder (p-DCD). This study examined which specific MABC-2 items were most sensitive to identify children with p-DCD and which items would predict p-DCD. METHODS: Based on a large dataset including European and African children aged 3-16 years (n = 4916, typically developing (TD, 49.6 % boys); n = 822 p-DCD (53.1 % boys), Hedges' g was calculated to establish the standardized mean difference (SMD) between p-DCD/TD. SMDs were considered substantial when absolute values at or above 1.4. Sensitivity and specificity of the raw MABC-2 item scores predicting p-DCD/TD per age band (AB) were established with logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: AB1: Children with p-DCD performed substantially poorer on threading beads (SMD: -1.61) and jumping on mats (SMD: 1.61). By combining all items and the country of origin, the sensitivity was 61.7 % and specificity 98.6 %. AB2: Walking heel-to-toe forwards (SMD: 1.65) was substantially poorer in p-DCD. By combining all items and the country of origin, the sensitivity was 79.0 % and specificity 97.6 %. AB3: Catching a ball with the preferred (SMD: 1.8) or non-preferred (SMD: 1.61) hand, and for walking heel-to-toe backwards (SMD: 1.78) were substantially poorer in p-DCD. All items combined resulted in a sensitivity of 94.4 % and specificity of 99.6 %. CONCLUSION: Not all MABC-2 items are equally sensitive to distinguish between performances of p-DCD and TD. Despite the good specificity, the sensitivity was only moderate in AB1-2, the age at which children learn culturally influenced motor skills.

• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Logistic Models MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Motor Skills MeSH
• Movement MeSH
• Motor Skills Disorders * diagnosis   MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Sensitivity and Specificity * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Africa MeSH
• Europe MeSH

Porucha autistického spektra (PAS) je multifaktoriální neurovývojová porucha, charakterizovaná kromě značné heterogenity také výskytem sekundárních příznaků, mezi které patří mj. poruchy motorických funkcí a narušení motorického vývoje. Hlavním cílem této explorativní studie bylo posoudit u dětí s PAS ve věku 7–10 let koexistenci motorických a funkčních jazykových deficitů (FL), škálovaných dle kritérií ICD-11, standardizovaným hodnocením s užitím testu motoriky pro děti The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, 2. edice (MABC-2). U výzkumného souboru (n = 47; 39 chlapců, 8 dívek; věk 7–10 let, průměrný věk = 8,49; SD = 1,12) byly u 74,5% detekovány významné motorické obtíže a zpoždění motorického vývoje; 44,7 % participantů bylo identifikováno s mírným postižením FL, nebo bez postižení; 21,3% s narušeným FL a 34,0% s úplnou nebo téměř úplnou absencí FL. Výsledky u výzkumného souboru (n = 47) prokázaly významný pozitivní vztah (r = 0,64; p = 0,005) mezi celkovým testovým skóre (MABC-2) a postižením FL dle kritérií ICD-11. V této studii u participantů (n = 47) lepší motorický výkon významně koreloval s menšími deficity FL.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neuro-developmental disorder that is characterised by considerable heterogeneity and the occurrence of secondary symptoms, including motor function disorders and disturbances in motor development. The study's main objective was to assess the coexistence of motor and functional language deficits (FL), scaled according to ICD-11 criteria, and standardised evaluation using the motor test for children: The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd edition (MABC-2). In the research sample (n = 47; 39 boys, 8 girls; age 7-10 years, average age = 8.49; SD = 1.12), the results revealed that 74.5% of the participants had significant motor problems and delays in motor development. Among the participants, 44.7% had no or a slight disability of FL, 21.3% had disturbed FL, and 34.0% had complete or almost complete absence of FL. The results showed a significant positive relationship (R = 0.64; p = 0.005) between the Total Test Score (MABC-2) and the FL involvement, according to the ICD-11 criteria. In this study, better motor performance was significantly associated with smaller FL deficits.

• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Language Disorders MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• International Classification of Diseases MeSH
• Motor Disorders MeSH
• Autism Spectrum Disorder * diagnosis   MeSH
• Children with Disabilities psychology   MeSH
• Physical Fitness MeSH
• Research MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH

This study aims to investigate sex-related differences in raw item scores on the Movement Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd Edition (MABC-2) in a large data set collected in different regions across the world, seeking to unravel whether there is an interaction effect between sex and the origin of the sample (European versus African). In this retrospective study, a secondary analysis was performed on anonymized data of 7654 children with a mean age of 8.6 (range 3 to 16; SD: 3.4), 50.0% of whom were boys. Since country-specific norms were not available for all samples, the raw scores per age band (AB) were used for analysis. Our results clearly show that in all age bands sex-related differences are present. In AB1 and AB2, girls score better on most manual dexterity and balance items, but not aiming and catching items, whereas in AB3 the differences seem to diminish. Especially in the European sample, girls outperform boys in manual dexterity and balance items, whereas in the African sample these differences are less marked. In conclusion, separate norms for boys and girls are needed in addition to separate norms for geographical regions.

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• Journal Article MeSH

The purpose of this study was to adapt the MABC-2 Checklist to Czech primary schools by examining of its content validity and feasibility. The content validity achieved the satisfactory level in the second round of panels of experts on child motor development. The evidence on feasibility was obtained from classroom teachers who described this tool as clear, objective and having logical structure and its administration as comprehensible and fast. The MABC-2 Checklist is applicable instrument for the Czech school environment, but its adaptation to various countries should consider the items representing the common motor skills in local children.

• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Occupational Therapy * MeSH
• Checklist MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Motor Skills MeSH
• Motor Skills Disorders * diagnosis   MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Schools MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

Publikace obsahuje přehledové studie, které se zaměřily na metody rehabilitace nemocí nervového systému. Určeno odborné veřejnosti.

• MeSH
• Nervous System Diseases rehabilitation   MeSH
• Neurological Rehabilitation MeSH
• Patient Education as Topic MeSH
• Publication type
• Review MeSH

• Conspectus
• Patologie. Klinická medicína
• NML Fields
• neurologie
• rehabilitační a fyzikální medicína
• NML Publication type
• kolektivní monografie
• studie

• MeSH
• Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Meta-Analysis as Topic MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Motor Disorders * diagnosis   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Publication type
• Review MeSH

DCD je neurovývojová porucha manifestující se obtížemi v provedení motorických úloh, přičemž sekundárně ovlivňuje celkový psychosociální vývoj jedince. DCD je v našem prostředí opomíjenou diagnózou, ačkoli je jeho prevalence až 6%. Do vydání české verze Testu motoriky pro děti MABC-2 nebyl v ČR dostupný nástroj pro identifikaci motorických deficitů. Tento test posuzuje, zda je motorická výkonnost pod úrovní, kterou bychom vzhledem k chronologickému věku u daného dítěte očekávali (diagnostické kritérium A pro DCD). V českém prostředí však chybí nástroj, kterým by bylo možno posoudit dítě z hlediska diagnostického kritéria B, tedy, zda motorické deficity zjištěné ve standardizovaném testu mají dopady na školní výkon a denní činnosti. K tomuto účelu se nabízí Inventář MABC-2, který je součástí původní baterie MABC-2. Cílem příspěvku je představit metodické řešení adaptace Inventáře MABC-2 pro diagnostiku DCD v České republice.

DCD is a neurodevelopmental disorder manifesting in difficulties in the motor performance, but also secondarily affects the overall psychosocial development of the given individual. Although the prevalence of DCD is up to 6%, it is an overlooked diagnosis in this country. No tool was available to identify motor deficits until the Czech version of the MABC-2 Test was published. This test assesses whether the motor performance of a child is below the expected level, given the chronological age (diagnostic criterion A for DCD). However, within the Czech environment we still lack a tool to assess the diagnostic criterion B, the impact of these deficits on the child's daily living activities and academic performance. This purpose can be served by the MABC-2 Checklist, which is originally part of the MABC-2 battery. The aim of this paper is to present a methodological procedure for the adaptation of the MABC-2 Checklist for DCD diagnostics in the Czech Republic.

• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Motor Skills MeSH
• Neuropsychological Tests * MeSH
• Motor Skills Disorders * diagnosis   MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH

• Keywords
• centrum komplexní péče, intervenční programy, MABC-2, kognitivní vývoj, socioemoční vývoj,
• MeSH
• Maternal-Child Health Centers * history   organization & administration   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Interdisciplinary Communication MeSH
• Motor Skills MeSH
• Neurologic Examination methods   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Infant, Premature psychology   growth & development   MeSH
• Infant, Newborn MeSH
• Infant Care MeSH
• Birth Weight MeSH
• Psychological Tests statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Respiratory Function Tests methods   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Research Design MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Infant, Newborn MeSH
• Publication type
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH

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• Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice (Praha, Česko). Klinika pediatrie a dědičných poruch metabolismu. Centrum komplexní péče pro děti s perinatální zátěží Authority
• Univerzita Karlova. Lékařská fakulta, 1. Klinika pediatrie a dědičných poruch metabolismu. Centrum komplexní péče pro děti s perinatální zátěží Authority

Cílem práce bylo ověřit baterii specifických koordinačních testů pro hráče ledního hokeje. Na základě provedené rešerše literatury a po konzultaci s trenéry byly vybrány dvě baterie testů – IOWA brace test a testová baterie MABC-2. Testování se zúčastnilo 90 dětí v průměrném věku 8 let, které pravidelně navštěvují hokejové tréninky HC Motor České Budějovice. Probandi byli rozděleni do 4 věkových kategorií: základna A – 9,6 let, B – 8,4 let, C – 7,9 let a D 6,6 let. Naměřené výsledky byly vzájemně komparovány pomocí Spearmanova korelačního koeficientu a Wilcoxonova pořadového testu. Nízká a střední korelační závislost byla prokázána u všech čtyř věkových kategorií: rA= 0,47, rB= 0,53, rC= 0,67 a rD= 0,43. Závislost pomocí Wilcoxonova testu byla potvrzena pouze u dvou nejmladších kategorií: WA= 80,5, WB= 55, WC= 15,5, WD=0 (T0,05= 21). U obou testů byla hodnocena také senzitivita testu v jednotlivých věkových kategoriích. Na základě výsledků IOWA brace testu můžeme konstatovat, že tento test není dostatečně senzitivní pro dvě nejmladší kategorie. Na základě vlastních zkušeností a dosažených výsledků můžeme pro sportující děti ve věku 6-7 let doporučit testovou baterii MABC-2. Pro děti starší jsou pak vhodné obě testové baterie, přičemž z hlediska sportovního doporučujeme spíše využití IOWA brace testu.

The aim of the work was to verify the battery of specific coordination tests for ice hockey players. Based on the literature and after consulting with the coaches, two test batches - the IOWA brace test and the MABC-2 test battery were selected. The total file size was 90 children of an average age of 8years, who regularly attend hockey training practice in HC Motor Ceske Budejovice. The file was dividedinto 4 age categories: Base A - 9.6 years, B - 8.4 years, C - 7.9 years and D 6.6 years. The measured results were compared with the Spearman correlation coefficient and the Wilcoxons equence test. Low and mean correlation was demonstrated in all four age categories: rA= 0.47, rB= 0.53, rC= 0.67 and rD= 0.43. The Wilcoxon test dependence was confirmed only in the two youngest categories: WA= 80.5, WB= 55, WC= 15.5, WD=0 (T0.05= 21). For both tests, the sensitivity of the test in each age category was also evaluated. Based on the IOWA test results we can state that this test is not sufficiently sensitive for the two youngest categories. Based on our own experience and achieved results, we can recommend a MABC-2 test battery for sports children aged 6-7 years. For elderly children, both test batteries are suitable, and from the point of view of sports, we recommend using the IOWA relay test.

• Keywords
• IOWA brace test, MABC-2,
• MeSH
• Child MeSH
• Hockey * statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Motor Skills * MeSH
• Test Taking Skills methods   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Age Factors MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

Background: The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-second edition (MABC-2) Age Band 1 is widely used to identify preschoolers with motor difficulties. Despite unsatisfactory construct validity of the original three-factor model, MABC-2 (manual dexterity, aiming and catching, and balance), previous research has not considered possible age and gender differences throughout the entire preschool period. Aim: The aim of this study was to verify the construct validity of the MABC-2 Age Band 1 in a population of Czech preschoolers with respect to age and gender. Methods: Using data from 510 Czech preschoolers (3-6 years; 4.9 ± 1.1 years), confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used for each age category and gender. Results: The goodness-of-fit indices of CFA supported the original three-factor model of the MABC-2 only in 3- and 4-year-old children, and in boys (3-6 years). Low factor loadings and ceiling effects of several test items (Drawing Trail, Walking Heels Raised, and Jumping on Mats) seem to be a probable cause of weak fit indices in 5- and 6-year-old children and in girls (3-6 years). Conclusion: These results suggest that the MABC-2 can be a valid tool for assessing motor development and identifying motor difficulties among 3- to 4-year olds, and generally fits better for preschool boys in the Czech Republic. However, in 5- to 6-year olds, ceiling effects and a low power of discrimination was found for the Drawing Trail, Walking Heels Raised, and Jumping on Mats tests. Therefore, the three-factor model is not appropriate for all preschoolers, and separate norms should be established for each age and gender.

• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH