Training-Induced Neuroplasticity in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

We present an overview of current knowledge and highlight the effects of Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) intervention on brain st ructure in children with DCD.Recent FindingsThe frontal lobe, parietal lobe, cerebellum, basal ganglia, and the corpus callosum have been associated with motor learning difficulties in children with DCD. We found that white matter microstructure and/or volume in theright corona radiata,anterior thalamic radiation, and thecorpus callosum improves following CO-OP intervention in children with DCD.SummaryTraining-induced changes in brain structure and function can be seen following intervention in children with DCD. The common theme between these changes is the possibility of improved access to attentional resources to compensate for motor difficulties associated with DCD.
Source: Current Developmental Disorders Reports - Category: Child Development Source Type: research