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Using Relative Improvement over Chance (RIOC) to Examine Agreement between Tests: Three Case Examples Using Studies of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in Children
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Cairney, John; Streiner, David L. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Although statistics such as kappa and phi are commonly used to assess agreement between tests, in situations where the base rate of a disorder in a population is low or high, these statistics tend to underestimate actual agreement. This can occur even if the tests are good and the classification of subjects is adequate. Relative improvement over…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Sciences, Tests, Classification
A New Approach for the Quantitative Evaluation of Drawings in Children with Learning Disabilities
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Galli, Manuela; Vimercati, Sara Laura; Stella, Giacomo; Caiazzo, Giorgia; Norveti, Federica; Onnis, Francesca; Rigoldi, Chiara; Albertini, Giorgio – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
A new method for a quantitative and objective description of drawing and for the quantification of drawing ability in children with learning disabilities (LD) is hereby presented. Twenty-four normally developing children (N) (age 10.6 [plus or minus] 0.5) and 18 children with learning disabilities (LD) (age 10.3 [plus or minus] 2.4) took part to…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Learning Disabilities, Screening Tests, Freehand Drawing
The Motor-Proficiency-Test for Children between 4 and 6 Years of Age (MOT 4-6): An Investigation of Its Suitability in Greece
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Kambas, A.; Venetsanou, F.; Giannakidou, D.; Fatouros, I. G.; Avloniti, A.; Chatzinikolaou, A.; Draganidis, D.; Zimmer, R. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Given the negative influence of motor difficulties on people's quality of life their early identification seems to be crucial and consequently the information provided by a sound assessment tool is of great importance. The aim of this study was to examine the suitability of the MOT 4-6 (Zimmer & Volkamer, 1987) for use with preschoolers in…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Preschool Children, Identification, Psychomotor Skills
Sensory Organization of Balance Control in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Fong, Shirley S. M.; Lee, Velma Y. L.; Pang, Marco Y. C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
This study aimed to (1) compare functional balance performance and sensory organization of postural control between children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and (2) determine the association between postural control and participation diversity among children with DCD. We recruited 81 children with DCD and 67 typically…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Multiple Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Psychomotor Skills
Motor Ability and Weight Status Are Determinants of Out-of-School Activity Participation for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Fong, Shirley S. M.; Lee, Velma Y. L.; Chan, Nerita N. C.; Chan, Rachel S. H.; Chak, Wai-Kwong; Pang, Marco Y. C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model endorsed by the World Health Organization, participation in everyday activities is integral to normal child development. However, little is known about the influence of motor ability and weight status on physical activity participation in children with…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Physical Activities, Females, Multiple Regression Analysis