Otter, Mirthe (2024) Exploring the Complexities of Divided Attention in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Multisensory Approach. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Introduction: This study aims to investigate the intricate relationship between divided attention and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Firstly, children were assessed whether they have difficulties with divided attention and if performance differs between an auditive-auditive divided attention task and an auditive-visual divided attention task. Additionally, the relationship between divided attention and motor performance was investigated, and whether cognitive dual tasks were related to motor dual tasks. Method: Twenty-three children, aged between 6 to 12 years, who were diagnosed with or showing symptoms of DCD participated in this study. Participants were assessed on divided attention measured by TEA-Ch and motor assessments measured by MABC-2 and PER-FIT. Results: Children with DCD performed significantly below norm groups on divided attention. More children with DCD performed worse on the auditive-auditive divided attention task compared to auditive-visual divided attention tasks. However, no significant correlation was found between divided attention and motor performance. Additionally, no correlation was found between cognitive dual tasks and motor dual tasks, although a trend was found between ‘Stepping in Ladder’ and the single sensory divided attention task. Conclusion: Clinical implications suggest educating parents and teachers about the challenges children with DCD face with divided attention, taking this into account they can create supportive learning environments using the multi-sensory approach. Overall, while this study sheds light on the complexity of divided attention and DCD, further research is needed for a comprehensive understanding and possibly develop an effective treatment for divided attention in children with DCD. Keywords: Developmental coordination disorder, divided attention, multiple resource model, motor dual tasks.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Jelsma, L.D. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Neuropsychology (CN) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2024 07:08 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Aug 2024 07:08 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4227 |
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