Nature and Specificity of Gestural Disorder in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Multiple Case Study

Frontiers in Psychology

Orianne Costini¹ 

关键词: developmental coordination disorder;    dyspraxia;    gestures;    praxis;    child;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00995

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Aim: Praxis assessment in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is usually based on tests of adult apraxia, by comparing across types of gestures and input modalities. However, the cognitive models of adult praxis processing are rarely used in a comprehensive and critical interpretation. These models generally involve two systems: a conceptual system and a production system. Heterogeneity of deficits is consistently reported in DCD, involving other cognitive skills such as executive or visual-perceptual and visuospatial functions. Surprisingly, few researches examined the impact of these functions in gestural production. Our study aimed at discussing the nature and specificity of the gestural deficit in DCD using a multiple case study approach.

【 授权许可】

CC BY