Developmental Coordination Disorder and the role of new technologies as intervention tool
University of Thrace, Greec.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(01), 519–528
Publication history:
Received on 27 May 2023; revised on 05 July 2023; accepted on 07 July 2023
Abstract:
Due to the advancement of modern technology and the impact of the Industry 4.0 using ICTs, IOT, smart systems and products and many others are now a significant and essential component of the daily lives of many people with disabilities. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a highly comorbid and frequently underestimated by health professionals, disorder that affects 5-6% worldwide of children, occurring disturbances in their daily living and participation. The purpose of this study is to investigate recent studies and advancements in the use of 3 promising intervention technologies including tablets, virtual reality (VR) and active video games and consoles and the role they have in developing skill deficits that are presented in DCD. In the introduction main definitions of DCD and these technologies will be discussed and in the main part these 3 categories of tech will be introduced and the results of the studies will be examined.
Keywords:
DCD; Dyspraxia; Tablet-based; VR; AVGs
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