Theory of Mind in Children With DCD

Launched by UNIVERSITY GHENT · Dec 13, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying "theory of mind" (ToM) in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts and feelings. The researchers want to learn more about how children with DCD, who may struggle with motor skills and coordination, understand the thoughts of others. The study will involve Dutch-speaking children aged 6 to 12 who have been diagnosed with DCD by a team of specialists.

To participate, children need to live in Flanders or the Netherlands and speak Dutch as their first language. They won’t be included if they have autism or if their family situation is not suitable for the study. During the trial, children will take part in tests that assess both their theory of mind and their motor skills. Parents or guardians will also fill out some online questionnaires to provide more information about the child. The testing sessions will be recorded, but the child’s face will not be shown in the videos. This study is currently looking for participants, and it’s a great opportunity to contribute to understanding DCD better!

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Eligibility criteria

• 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 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))