Theory of Mind in Children With DCD

Last updated: December 13, 2023
Sponsor: University Ghent
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Treatment

Assessment

Clinical Study ID

NCT06183411
ONZ-2023-0329
  • Ages 6-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate theory of mind (ToM) in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Dutch-speaking children, who are living in Flanders or The Netherlands (because comparisons will be made with Flemish and Dutch norms), will be included. In addition, children should be six until twelve years old with a DCD diagnosis confirmed by a multidisciplinary team (including a doctor).

During the test moment, ToM will be tested by ToM test-R and the motor skills by MABC-2. Beside, the ToM test-R will be filmed, but the child's face not shown. The parent/legal guardian will be asked to complete five online questionnaires (demographic and developmental questionnaire, CVO, SRS-2, SDQ and ToMBC), this can be completed in advance at home or at the test moment (researchers provide a laptop).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age of child: from six to 12 years old
  • Confirmed diagnosis of DCD by a multidisciplinary team (including a physician)
  • Child lives in Flanders or the Netherlands
  • Child has Dutch as the mother tongue

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
  • Blood related siblings of the child
  • Parent/legal guardian does not have an adequate level of Dutch
  • (IQ lower than 70) OR (no IQ information and child attends special education type 1 (mild intellectual disability) or type 2 (moderate to severe mental disability))

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Assessment
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 17, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 30, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Universiteit Gent - Vakgroep revalidatiewetenschappen

    Ghent,
    Belgium

    Active - Recruiting

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