Effects of Animal Fun Program in Children With DCD.
Effects Of Animal Fun Program On Motor Skills In Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Riphah International University
40 participants
Oct 22, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of animal fun program on motor skills in children with developmental coordination disorder. The study involves 40 children from normal school age group 6 to 12 year old, who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups for a six-week intervention period. Key performance outcomes -body management truck control, locomotion, balance ,object control,body sequencing social and emotional control will be assessed both before and after the intervention.This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effects of the Animal Fun Program on both fine and gross motor activity levels in children diagnosed with DCD. By examining objective motor outcomes and child engagement, the study seeks to determine whether this novel, enjoyable intervention can enhance traditional therapy methods, leading to improved motor development and overall quality of life for children with DCD. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 27.00.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Children with diagnosed with DCD by DCDQ 7 questionnaire
- Not receiving any intervention within the last 6 months
- Mentally stable enough to participate in physical activity
Exclusion Criteria3
- Medical condition contraindicating active movements
- Intellectual disability.
- Children with any other syndrome and progressive neurodevelopmental diseases
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Interventions
The Animal Fun program consists of nine modules: Body Management, Locomotion, Object Control, Body Sequencing, Body and Kinesthetic Management, Fine Motor Planning, Tool Control, Hand Skills, and Social/Emotional Development will be intervened to students diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder from 6 years to 12 years of age thruogh DCDQ version 7 and results will be evaluated by usuing BOT/2 .
Children will be engaged in daily playful exercises such as running, trampoline jumping,squats ball catch and throw etc.
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NCT07244055