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Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Creator:: Tepfer, Amanda Taek Soon
Abstract:: Background: Early childhood is filled with incredible growth in all areas of development and offers a critical period for optimal learning (Lerner, 2002). During this critical period both motor skills (Bouffard, Watkinson, Thompson, Causgrove Dunn, & Romanow, 1996; Clark & Metcalfe, 2002; Lubans, Morgan, Cliff, Barnett, & Okely, 2010; Stodden...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: with you in the future. I would also like to thank Dr. Joonkoo Yun, Dr. Megan McClelland, and Dr

Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skills in Preschool Aged Children

Creator:: Sprague, Schyler, Kile, M., Lipscomb, S., McClelland, Megan M., and MacDonald, M.
Abstract:: Fine and gross motor skills are essential for healthy development. Studies suggest that children in lower socioeconomic status (SES) families present a delay in these essential motor skills and, therefore, are at risk for poor motor skill development.This study aimed to correlate fine and gross motor skills with family socioeconomic...
Resource Type:: Poster

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

Creator:: Sung, Ming-Chih
Abstract:: Early childhood is a crucial time for the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong wellbeing and learning (Irwin et al., 2007). During this critical period, there is an increased demand for motor skills and executive function...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Sam Logan, William Massey, Megan McClelland, and Dwaine Plaza, for their insightful comments and

Examining Early Gender Disparities in Academic Performance: A Pre-School Analysis of Gender Differences and Observations in Academic Assessments

Creator:: Snisky, Briana
Abstract:: Executive function (EF) is an extensively researched topic as a predictor for academic achievements for children. Delineated as qualities of self-regulation, EF prepares a child to produce successful behaviors for their learning and social environments. Entering school with sufficient self-regulation skills is proven advantageous for scholarly performance. Within the early...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Cameron Ponitz, McClelland, M. M., Jewkes, A. M., Connor, C. M., Farris, C. L., & Morrison, F. J

Motor Skill Proficiency, Performance and Participation in Children with Physical Disabilities

Creator:: Ross, Samantha M.
Abstract:: Background: Mastery of fundamental motor skills (FMS) in childhood is proposed to facilitate participation in physical activity (PA) opportunities, through context-specific application of FMS (Clarke & Metclafe, 2002; Stodden et al., 2008). Children with disabilities impacting motor skill development thus are at greater risk for low PA participation. Evidence indicates...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Samantha M. Ross for the degree of Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creator:: Tyler, Kiley J.
Abstract:: Background. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social-communicative deficits and restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities (APA, 2013). While current estimates suggest 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD, more alarming statistics indicate 1 in 50 school-aged children live with the disorder (Blumberg, Bramlett, Kogan,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Spectrum Disorder. Abstract approved: Megan MacDonald, PhD Background. Autism

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Creator:: Irwin, J. Megan
Abstract:: Current prevalence statistics suggest 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (CDC, 2012). ASDs are pervasive developmental disorders characterized by social communicative deficits and restricted interests and behaviors (APA, 2000). Children with ASD also display deficits in motor skills (Green et al., 2002: Pan, Tsai, &...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF J. Megan Irwin for the degree of Master of Science in Exercise & Sport

Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Sheely, Hannah J.
Abstract:: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is recommended for all individuals because of the benefits it provides to physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life (QoL). It is also recommended for children with developmental disabilities (DDs), which make up about 15% of all U.S. children ages 3-17 years. Previous studies...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: disabilities. Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Megan

Parental Perceptions of Child's Experiences Participating in a Family Dog-Assisted Physical Activity Program for their Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:: Simpson, Amelia C.
Abstract:: Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their children with developmental disabilities (DDs) experiences and involvement in physical activity. Furthermore, family pets promote physical activity and quality of life in children with DDs. An imitation based physical activity program for children with DD and their family dog took...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Megan MacDonald Introduction: Parents provide an in-depth and unique perspective on their

Examining the influence of social behavior on motor skills during physical activity in children with physical disabilities

Creator:: Conger, Allison, Ross, Samantha, and MacDonald, Megan
Abstract:: Children with physical disabilities typically participate in physical activities that are aligned with their function. As a result, children with physical disabilities engage in solitary activities more often, leaving little room to practice age appropriate social behaviors during physical activity with peers (Livingston et al, 2011). Emerging literature supports the...
Resource Type:: Poster
Full Text:: ., Samantha Ross, M.S., & Megan MacDonald, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Background

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Predicting School Readiness Using Motor Skill Proficiency of At-Risk Preschoolers

Socioeconomic Status and Motor Skills in Preschool Aged Children

Cross-cultural Comparison and Relationship of Motor Skills and Executive Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Taiwan and the United States

Examining Early Gender Disparities in Academic Performance: A Pre-School Analysis of Gender Differences and Observations in Academic Assessments

Motor Skill Proficiency, Performance and Participation in Children with Physical Disabilities

Relations between Physical Fitness and School-Day Physical Activity Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Motor and social development : differences between children with and without autism?

Examining the Association of Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Parental Perceptions of Child's Experiences Participating in a Family Dog-Assisted Physical Activity Program for their Children with Developmental Disabilities

Examining the influence of social behavior on motor skills during physical activity in children with physical disabilities

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