MOTOR ASSESSMENT IN CHILDREN TREATED AT A SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION CENTER
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https://doi.org/10.63330/sasciencesv6n2-305Keywords:
Fundamental motor skills, Motor assessment, Motor development, Pediatric rehabilitation, TGMD-3Abstract
Child motor development is a continuous process influenced by biological and environmental factors, and it is essential for children's autonomy, learning, and social participation. Changes in this process may compromise functional performance and quality of life, particularly among children receiving care at Specialized Rehabilitation Centers. This study aimed to assess the gross motor skill development of children receiving care at a Specialized Rehabilitation Center using the Test of Gross Motor Development – Third Edition (TGMD-3). This was a descriptive and exploratory field study with a quantitative approach, involving children aged 3 years to 10 years and 11 months. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the TGMD-3, a standardized instrument for assessing locomotor skills and object control skills. The sample consisted predominantly of males (80%), children aged 7 to 9 years (55%), and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (85%). All children were receiving therapeutic care. According to the TGMD-3 assessment, 19 children (95%) achieved an average Gross Motor Index (GMI) classification, while one child (5%) scored below average. GMI scores ranged from 88 to 109 points. Most children demonstrated overall motor performance within the expected average range for their age, although individual differences were observed. The TGMD-3 proved relevant for the systematic assessment of fundamental motor skills and may support the development of individualized physiotherapy strategies, contributing to the improvement of pediatric rehabilitation.
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