Crossing the North Sea seems to make DCD disappear: Cross-validation of Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 norms |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Sint Maartenskliniek, Afdeling Research Development and Education, Nijmegen, The Netherlands;2. Avansplus, University for Professionals, Heerbaan 14-40, 4817 NL Breda, The Netherlands;3. Ghent University and Arteveldehogeschool, Campus Heymans 2B3, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent, Belgium;4. Motor Control Laboratory, Research Center for Movement Control and Neuroplasticity, Dep. of Kinesiology, University of Leuven, De Nayer kamer 02.11, Tervuurse Vest 101, 3001 Leuven, Belgium;1. Department of Sport Sciences, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland;2. Department of Education, Special Education Unit, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland;3. Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland;4. Department of Special Educational Needs and Youth Care, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands;5. Niilo Mäki Institute, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland;6. University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Centre for Human Movement Sciences, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands;1. Center for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands;2. Department of Surgery, Hospital Group Twente, Almelo, The Netherlands;3. Department for Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands;4. Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands;1. Department of Occupational Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;2. Department of Physical Therapy, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan;1. Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Professions, Ono Academic College, Israel;2. School of Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel;3. Alyn Hospital, Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center, Jerusalem, Israel;4. Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions, University of Southern California, LA, USA;5. Research Institute for Health and Medical Professions, Ono Academic College, Israel;2. Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa;3. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana |
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| Abstract: | The Movement Assessment Battery for Children has been revised as the Movement ABC-2 (Henderson, Sugden, & Barnett, 2007). In Europe, the 15th percentile score on this test is recommended for one of the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). A representative sample of Dutch and Flemish children was tested to cross-validate the UK standard scores, including the 15th percentile score. First, the mean, SD and percentile scores of Dutch children were compared to those of UK normative samples. Item standard scores of Dutch speaking children deviated from the UK reference values suggesting necessary adjustments. Except for very young children, the Dutch-speaking samples performed better. Second, based on the mean and SD and clinical relevant cut-off scores (5th and 15th percentile), norms were adjusted for the Dutch population. For diagnostic use, researchers and clinicians should use the reference norms that are valid for the group of children they are testing. The results indicate that there possibly is an effect of testing procedure in other countries that validated the UK norms and/or cultural influence on the age norms of the Movement ABC-2. It is suggested to formulate criterion-based norms for age groups in addition to statistical norms. |
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| Keywords: | Motor assessment Children Cross-cultural validation Movement ABC-2 |
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