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Comparative Analysis of Backcourt Feinting Plays in Women's Handball: Asia vs. Europe. 亚洲与欧洲女子手球后场假动作的比较分析。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-05-08 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261447816

Shotaro Miwa, Hajime Fujimoto, Hiroshi Aida, Miguel Angel Gomez-Ruano

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Backcourt Feinting Plays in Women's Handball: Asia vs. Europe.","authors":"Shotaro Miwa, Hajime Fujimoto, Hiroshi Aida, Miguel Angel Gomez-Ruano","doi":"10.1177/00315125261447816","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261447816","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the characteristics of feinting plays performed by women's national handball teams from Asia and Europe, emphasizing the contrasting approaches and tactical tendencies between regions. It identifies key factors that provide an advantage in one-on-one situations. The sample comprised feinting plays observed in one-on-one situations from three matches per focal team in each of the 2019 World Championship, 2021 Olympic Games, and 2021 World Championship. After systematically observing and analyzing match footage, descriptive performance analysis was conducted using chi-square tests and residual analyses. The findings revealed distinct regional patterns: (i) European teams most frequently executed feinting plays with slow approaches, moderate distances, frontal positions, and two-leg stops, highlighting their methodical and structural style; (ii) Asian teams most frequently employed rapid approaches, greater distances, dominant arm side positions, and 0-1 stops, reflecting a dynamic and speed-oriented approach; and (iii) for both European and Asian teams, feinting plays at greater distances were more effective. These results elucidate the specific characteristics of feinting plays across regions, generating insights that should guide feinting coaching strategies tailored to the regional strengths and styles.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261447816"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Home Environment Opportunities Impact Gross Motor Skills in Infants With Low Biological Risk: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study Before and After 6 Months of Age. 家庭环境机会对低生物学风险婴儿大肌肉运动技能的影响：一项6个月前和6个月后的横断面比较研究。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-05-07 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261449680

Raissa Wanderley Ferraz de Abreu, Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha

{"title":"Home Environment Opportunities Impact Gross Motor Skills in Infants With Low Biological Risk: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study Before and After 6 Months of Age.","authors":"Raissa Wanderley Ferraz de Abreu, Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima, Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha","doi":"10.1177/00315125261449680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261449680","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundHome environment opportunities, such as adequate physical space, a variety of stimuli, and toys, can facilitate motor skill development. Thus, the environment should be adapted to maximize action possibilities for infants, especially those with biological risk. However, the presence and impact of these opportunities in infants with biological risk at different developmental stages is limited. This study aimed to compare the availability of home environment opportunities and determine their impact on motor skills in infants with low biological risk at different stages.MethodsThis cross-sectional remote study included 54 infants: Group 1:2-6 months, M = 3.95; SD = 23 days and Group 2: 6-11 months, M = 7.89; SD = 37 days. Motor skills and home environment opportunities were assessed remotely using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and the Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development - Infant Scale, respectively. Intergroup comparison tests and intragroup multiple linear regression analyses were conducted, considering p ≤ 0.05.ResultsGroup 2 had more toys than Group 1. In the regression analysis, Group 2 showed significant associations between the variety of stimulation (p = 0.007) and gross motor toys (p = 0.015) and gross motor skills.ConclusionIdentifying intergroup differences and associations between environmental factors and gross motor skills underscores the need for family-oriented practices that emphasize early environmental enrichment.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261449680"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Manipulating Physical Characteristics of Kanizsa and Ebbinghaus Illusions: Exploring Perceptual Links to Autistic Traits. 操纵Kanizsa幻觉和艾宾浩斯幻觉的物理特征：探索自闭症特征的知觉联系。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-05-06 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261449895

Faeze Mashayekhi, Setareh Mokhtari

{"title":"Manipulating Physical Characteristics of Kanizsa and Ebbinghaus Illusions: Exploring Perceptual Links to Autistic Traits.","authors":"Faeze Mashayekhi, Setareh Mokhtari","doi":"10.1177/00315125261449895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261449895","url":null,"abstract":"We explored how systematic manipulation of the physical characteristics of the Kanizsa and Ebbinghaus illusions influences perceptual outcomes in the general population. Additionally, we investigated whether these effects on illusion processing are influenced by individual differences in autistic traits. Eighty-five adults aged 18 to 35 years completed the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) and participated in two illusion tasks in which the size, spacing, and direction of inducing elements were systematically manipulated. In addition to accuracy analysis, performance was assessed using the Balanced Integration Score (BIS), a metric that integrates accuracy and reaction time.Our results showed that, in the Kanizsa illusion, both the orientation of the illusory shape and the ratio of inducer size to spacing (i.e., support ratio) influenced perception. Similarly, in the Ebbinghaus illusion, both the size ratio of the two central circles (i.e., center ratio) and the relative size of the surrounding versus central circles (i.e., outer ratio) affected illusion strength. Autistic traits did not show consistent or robust modulation of the effects of physical stimulus characteristics across tasks. These findings suggest that illusion processing strength in the general population is primarily determined by stimulus geometry. Our findings suggest that predicted differences between within-object and between-object illusions with respect to autistic traits may not be evident in non-clinical samples.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261449895"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147841482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development and Psychometric Properties of the BOT-3 Movement Fundamentals Score. BOT-3动作基础分数的发展和心理测量学特征。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-05-02 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261449166

Elizabeth G S Munsell, Brett D Bruininks, David Crittendon, Robert H Bruininks

{"title":"Development and Psychometric Properties of the BOT-3 Movement Fundamentals Score.","authors":"Elizabeth G S Munsell, Brett D Bruininks, David Crittendon, Robert H Bruininks","doi":"10.1177/00315125261449166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261449166","url":null,"abstract":"This study describes the development and psychometric properties of the BOT-3 Movement Fundamentals Score (BOT-3-MFS). A nationally representative sample of individuals aged 4:0-24:11 (n = 1,360) were administered the BOT-3-MFS. Scores were analyzed to confirm that they followed expected developmental patterns and to evaluate internal consistency reliability. Test-retest stability and internal consistency were examined to establish reliability of the BOT-3-MFS. BOT-3-MFS scores in three clinical groups: developmental delay in the motor domain (n = 31), developmental coordination disorder (n = 31), and autism spectrum disorder (n = 39) were used to evaluate internal consistency in clinical populations, as well as explore known-group validity using matched control samples without motor impairments to test hypothesis-based group differences in performance on the BOT-3-MFS. The BOT-3-MFS demonstrated expected developmental patterns in the nationally representative sample of individuals aged 4:0-24:11. Internal consistency reliability ranged from .74-.84 in the normative sample and .82-.91 in the clinical groups. Test-retest stability was .84. All three clinical groups had significantly lower BOT-3-MFS compared to controls (p < .001). The standard difference in scores between clinical groups and controls ranged from moderate to large, with the largest standard difference in the developmental coordination disorder group (1.44). These findings suggest that the BOT-3-MFS score is a theoretically and research-based measure of fundamental movement skills that demonstrates expected developmental patterns in a normative sample, acceptable internal consistency reliability, high test-retest stability, and can be used to differentiate individuals with motor impairments from those without motor impairments.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261449166"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147819437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Transfer of Technical and Tactical Skills from Futsal to Soccer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the 'Donor Sport' Concept. 五人制足球向足球的技战术技能转移：对“捐赠运动”概念的系统回顾和元分析。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-29 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261449162

Erwin Farid Peña-Ardila

{"title":"Transfer of Technical and Tactical Skills from Futsal to Soccer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the 'Donor Sport' Concept.","authors":"Erwin Farid Peña-Ardila","doi":"10.1177/00315125261449162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261449162","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundThe \"donor sport\" concept proposes that engaging in futsal can facilitate the acquisition of transferable skills for association football (soccer), consistent with ecological dynamics perspectives on constraint-led learning.ObjectiveTo identify, evaluate, and synthesize scientific evidence regarding the transfer of technical, tactical, and perceptual-motor skills from futsal to soccer.MethodologyA systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines (Page et al., 2021) was conducted across three electronic databases (Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science Core Collection) up to November 2025. Original studies reporting quantitative data relevant to futsal-to-soccer transfer were included.ResultsSeven studies were included (N = 7). The meta-analysis revealed a very large effect size favoring futsal-based constraints for passing accuracy (SMD = 1.43; 95% CI: -0.16 to 3.03). For time-based perceptual-motor outcomes, the pooled estimate was non-significant and highly heterogeneous; field-based reactive tasks tended to favor futsal, whereas isolated laboratory tasks tended to favor soccer.ConclusionCurrent evidence supports the use of futsal as a potent medium to accelerate the acquisition of technical passing precision. However, the transfer of speed and agility appears to be highly dependent on context and task specificity.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261449162"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147778317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Criterion Validity and Reliability of the IPAQ-SF for Assessing Sedentary Behavior in Adults Using Different Accelerometer Cut-Off Points. 使用不同加速度计截断点评估成人久坐行为的IPAQ-SF标准效度和信度。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261446365

Tamiles Costa Ribeiro, Ana Luiza Oliveira Santos Nascimento, Marcelle Reis Nascimento Oliveira, Aritana Pereira Ramos, Marcus Edson Carilo de Mello Vieira, Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro, Marcos Túlio Raposo, David Ohara

{"title":"Criterion Validity and Reliability of the IPAQ-SF for Assessing Sedentary Behavior in Adults Using Different Accelerometer Cut-Off Points.","authors":"Tamiles Costa Ribeiro, Ana Luiza Oliveira Santos Nascimento, Marcelle Reis Nascimento Oliveira, Aritana Pereira Ramos, Marcus Edson Carilo de Mello Vieira, Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro, Marcos Túlio Raposo, David Ohara","doi":"10.1177/00315125261446365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261446365","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to investigate the criterion validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for estimating sedentary behavior (SB) across different time contexts (weekdays, weekends, and total weekly time) and using different accelerometer cut-off points. A total of 80 university students (73.7% women; mean age 26.0 ± 6.2 years) from a public higher education institution in Bahia, Brazil, participated in this methodological validation study. Sedentary time was objectively measured using an ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometer over seven consecutive days, applying two cut-off points (<100 and <150 counts per minute). Self-reported sitting time was obtained using the IPAQ-SF, and test-retest reliability was assessed in a subsample of 20 participants after 14 days using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Criterion validity was examined using Spearman's correlation and Bland-Altman analysis. The IPAQ-SF demonstrated moderate to almost perfect reliability (ICC = 0.622-0.856). Criterion validity was weak but statistically significant when using the <150 cpm cut-off for weekdays and total weekly sedentary time. Bland-Altman analysis indicated that the IPAQ-SF underestimated sitting time by 56% (≈214 min/day) at <100 cpm and overestimated it by 17.8% (≈117 min/day) at <150 cpm. Correlations were stronger for weekdays than weekends. In conclusion, the IPAQ-SF showed excellent reproducibility but limited criterion validity, highlighting the need for cautious interpretation of self-reported sedentary behavior in population-based studies.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261446365"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147778348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Decision Speed and Technical Execution Under Fatigue: A Dual-Task Study in Youth Football. 疲劳状态下青少年足球运动决策速度与技术执行力的双任务研究。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-22 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261446370

Juan Miguel Ramírez Lucas, Juan Antonio Párraga Montilla, José Carlos Cabrera Linares, Pedro Ángel Latorre Román

{"title":"Decision Speed and Technical Execution Under Fatigue: A Dual-Task Study in Youth Football.","authors":"Juan Miguel Ramírez Lucas, Juan Antonio Párraga Montilla, José Carlos Cabrera Linares, Pedro Ángel Latorre Román","doi":"10.1177/00315125261446370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261446370","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to examine the effects of physical fatigue on cognitive-motor performance in youth football players from different competitive categories using an ecologically valid dual-task test. A total of 45 male youth development football players: 14 from the under-14 category (12.36 ± 0.50 years), 16 from under-16 (15.25 ± 0.45 years), and 15 from under-18 (16.87 ± 0.64 years) joined in this study. Technical-tactical performance was assessed before and after fatigue using the Stroop Task Football Test, with the Repeated Sprint Ability protocol applied between assessments. Physical fatigue negatively affected cognitive-motor performance, particularly in the under-14 and under-16 groups. These categories showed significant increases in execution time (U14: 72.80 ± 5.56 vs. 81.35 ± 6.85 s; U16: 57.67 ± 3.79 vs. 60.76 ± 4.59 s) and reductions in the total index (U14: 51.35 ± 4.64 vs. 45.71 ± 4.61; U16: 63.97 ± 4.22 vs. 59.74 ± 5.53). In contrast, the under-18 group maintained stable performance. To sum, younger players appear more susceptible to performance declines under fatigue conditions, whereas under-18 players did not exhibit significant impairments. These findings highlight the importance of adapting training loads and recovery strategies according to developmental stage.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261446370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147778325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Efficacy of Specific Skilled Motor Versus General Exercise Training on Muscle and Neural Alterations in Recurrent Low Back Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial. 特殊技能运动与一般运动训练对复发性腰痛肌肉和神经改变的疗效：一项随机临床试验方案。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-21 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261441406

Sophie Van Oosterwijck, Jaap Wijnen, Michiel Brandt, Amber Billens, Hannes Meirezonne, Evy Dhondt, Lisa Bernaers, Indra De Greef, Ben Jeurissen, Tine Willems, Thomas Matheve, Matthijs Moerkerke, Paul Hodges, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Lieven Danneels

{"title":"Efficacy of Specific Skilled Motor Versus General Exercise Training on Muscle and Neural Alterations in Recurrent Low Back Pain: Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Sophie Van Oosterwijck, Jaap Wijnen, Michiel Brandt, Amber Billens, Hannes Meirezonne, Evy Dhondt, Lisa Bernaers, Indra De Greef, Ben Jeurissen, Tine Willems, Thomas Matheve, Matthijs Moerkerke, Paul Hodges, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Lieven Danneels","doi":"10.1177/00315125261441406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261441406","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundStructural and functional alterations of the brain and paravertebral muscles have been suggested as underlying mechanisms for the recurrence of non-specific low back pain (LBP). Although exercise therapy is recommended as the treatment of choice, the most effective type and mechanisms underlying its observed effects remain unclear. This study will examine the effects of skilled motor training versus general exercise training on muscle and neural alterations.MethodsIn this double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial, 42 people in remission from recurrent LBP and with a flexion motor control impairment pattern will be randomly allocated to a 13-week exercise program with 18 sessions of skilled motor training or general exercise training. Outcomes related to brain structure (gray and white matter micro- and macro-structure), brain function (resting state functional connectivity), paravertebral muscle structure (cross-sectional area, muscle fat index), paravertebral muscle function (metabolic muscle function), lumbopelvic sensorimotor control, pain sensitivity, pain modulation, psychosocial factors, self-reported pain, LBP-related disability and LBP recurrence will be assessed at baseline, mid-way (after 9 sessions), at completion (after 18 sessions) and at 3-month follow-up. Selected outcomes will be reassessed at 1, 2, 6, and 9-month follow-up.DiscussionFindings may provide novel insights to guide treatment for recurrent LBP. Registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (https://clinicaltrials.gov): NCT05706103.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261441406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147729539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Motor Characteristics of Early Walking in Children With Williams Syndrome. 威廉斯综合征儿童早期行走的运动特征。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-15 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261439975

Gloria K Yoshkova, Joanna Moss, Emily K Farran

{"title":"Motor Characteristics of Early Walking in Children With Williams Syndrome.","authors":"Gloria K Yoshkova, Joanna Moss, Emily K Farran","doi":"10.1177/00315125261439975","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261439975","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Motor difficulties are a hallmark feature of Williams Syndrome (WS), yet limited research exists on the quality of early walking in this population. Purpose: This study examined the motor characteristics of first unsupported walking in toddlers with WS compared to neurotypical (NT) peers. Research design: The study used an observational between-subjects design, analysing data from a single time point. Study Sample: Twenty children with WS (age in days at first walking onset: M = 791.75 days, SD = 147.51) were compared to 24 NT children (M = 395.67 days, SD = 72.17). Data analysis: Home videos from children with WS and NT children were analysed using two observational frameworks: the Walking Observation Scale (WOS; Esposito & Venuti, 2008) to evaluate gait quality, and the Positional Pattern for Symmetry during Walking (PPSW; Esposito et al., 2011) to assess gait symmetry. Results: Age of independent walking onset differed significantly between groups. There were no significant differences in overall gait quality, but a significant interaction demonstrated different profiles of gait quality. Axis-specific analyses revealed a significant interaction with group for foot atypicality only. This was due to the WS children showing marginally more out-toeing than the NT group. Analysis of gait symmetry identified significantly greater symmetry during walking in the WS group compared to NT peers. However, this effect did not remain significant when age was partialled out. Conclusion: Walking in WS is delayed, but does not differ substantially in quality. Instead, it is marked by subtle atypical motor strategies. These results emphasise the importance of fine-grained analysis of early motor development. Motor atypicalities may be antecedents of later difficulties and thus can inform targeted interventions and shed light on developmental mechanisms.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261439975"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147691252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Relationship Between Visual Motor Integration Assessment Tool Scores and Executive Function and Memory in Children Aged 48-66 Months. 48-66月龄儿童视觉运动整合评估工具得分与执行功能和记忆的关系。

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Perceptual and Motor Skills Pub Date : 2026-04-15 DOI: 10.1177/00315125261439036

Mehmet Emin Çay, Fatma Elif Ergin

{"title":"The Relationship Between Visual Motor Integration Assessment Tool Scores and Executive Function and Memory in Children Aged 48-66 Months.","authors":"Mehmet Emin Çay, Fatma Elif Ergin","doi":"10.1177/00315125261439036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125261439036","url":null,"abstract":"The preschool period is a critical stage of rapid development in motor and cognitive skills, and this development has significant implications for future academic success. During this period, the relationship between cognitive domains such as visual-motor integration, executive function, and memory may play a decisive role in children's school readiness. However, studies examining the multidimensional relationships between these skills in early childhood are relatively limited. This study aims to explore the relationship between visual-motor integration scores and the levels of executive function and memory in children aged 48-66 months. The study was conducted with children attending public and private preschools in Kırşehir and Yozgat during the 2024-2025 academic year. The data collection process involved the Preschool Visual-Motor Integration Assessment (PVMIA), the Preschool Executive Functions Teacher Form, and a memory game designed by the researchers. The data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and regression analyses. The findings showed that the scores of children in the 60-66 month age group were significantly higher than those of other age groups. Furthermore, significant positive relationships were found between visual motor integration and executive function and memory. These results emphasize the need for a holistic approach in developmental assessments.","PeriodicalId":19869,"journal":{"name":"Perceptual and Motor Skills","volume":" ","pages":"315125261439036"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147691489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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