ArticleJournal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)2008
Motor coordination problems in children and adolescents with ADHD rated by parents and teachers: effects of age and gender.
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- Sex differences in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a literature review.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Early motor signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2020Pooled it
- The effect of a visual illusion and self-controlled practice on motor learning in children at risk for developmental coordination disorder.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Subtle Motor Signs as a Biomarker for Mindful Movement Intervention in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBPTrial
- Rethinking phenotypic motor differences in ADHD the roles of referral bias sex stratification and single‑source informant classification.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Mapping Children's Social and Motor Skill Profiles to Autistic Traits and Behavioral Tendencies.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Differences in the motor profiles of children and adolescents with ADHD in a clinically referred outpatient sample.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- Effects of a Combined Physical Activity and Hypnosis-Based Mindfulness Intervention on ADHD Symptoms, Perceptual-Motor Abilities, and Balance in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- The Turkish adaptation of the Child Occupational Self-Assessment Scale (COSA) and its psychometric properties in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- The role of executive function for differentiating symptoms of ADHD in preschoolers.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Specific associations between heart rate variability and motor domains in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a comparative study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Postural and Muscular Responses to a Novel Multisensory Relaxation System in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Feasibility Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Test-Retest Reliability of a Computerized Hand-Eye Coordination Task.Journal of eye movement research · 2025Article
- The Effect of a Structured and Progressive Rhythmiccognitive Dual-task Exercise Program on Impulsivity in Children With ADHD.Basic and clinical neuroscience · 2025Article
- Motor skills in children with ADHD: overlap with developmental coordination disorder.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review of Outcomes, Comorbidities, and Alternative Behavioral Interventions in Adolescent and Adult Women with ADHD.International journal of women's health · 2025Review
- Can attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder be considered a form of cerebellar dysfunction?Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- Effects of Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine Treatment on Improvement of Motor Coordination in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Psychiatry investigation · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveADHD is frequently accompanied by motor coordination problems. However, the co-occurrence of poor motor performance has received less attention in research than other coexisting problems in ADHD. The underlying mechanisms of this association remain unclear. Therefore, we investigated the prevalence of motor coordination problems in a large sample of children with ADHD, and the relationship between motor coordination problems and inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. Furthermore, we assessed whether the association between ADHD and motor coordination problems was comparable across ages and was similar for both genders.
methodWe investigated 486 children with ADHD and 269 normal controls. Motor coordination problems were rated by parents (Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire) and teachers (Groningen Motor Observation Scale).
resultsParents and teachers reported motor coordination problems in about one third of children with ADHD. Problems of fine and gross motor skills, coordination skills and motor control were all related to inattentive rather than hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. Relative to controls, motor coordination problems in ADHD were still present in teenagers according to parents; the prevalence diminished somewhat according to teachers. Boys and girls with ADHD were comparably affected, but motor performance in controls was better in girls than in boys.
conclusionsMotor coordination problems were reported in one third of children with ADHD and affected both boys and girls. These problems were also apparent in adolescents with ADHD. Clinicians treating children with ADHD should pay attention to co-occurring motor coordination problems because of the high prevalence and the negative impact of motor coordination problems on daily life.
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