What is the evidence of impaired motor skills and motor control among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Systematic review of the literature

ML Kaiser, MM Schoemaker, JM Albaret… - Research in …, 2015 - Elsevier
This article presents a review of the studies that have analysed the motor skills of ADHD
children without medication and the influence of medication on their motor skills. The …

An overview of links between obesity and mental health

C Avila, AC Holloway, MK Hahn, KM Morrison… - Current obesity …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract The American Medical Association recently recognized obesity as both an illness
and a leading cause of preventable death and chronic disease. This association is not only …

Effects of physical activity on executive function and motor performance in children with ADHD

S Ziereis, P Jansen - Research in developmental disabilities, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often show major
deficits in motor and cognitive abilities. Pharmacological treatment is commonly used to …

A physical activity program improves behavior and cognitive functions in children with ADHD: an exploratory study

C Verret, MC Guay, C Berthiaume… - Journal of attention …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the effects of a moderate-to high-intensity
physical activity program on fitness, cognitive functions, and ADHD-related behavior in …

Fundamental movement skills in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

CY Pan, CL Tsai, CH Chu - Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2009 - Springer
The purpose of this study was to compare the movement skills of children with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and those without …

Etiologies of ADHD.

RA Barkley - 2015 - psycnet.apa.org
It should be evident from the research reviewed here that neurological and genetic factors
make a substantial contribution to symptoms of ADHD and the occurrence of the disorder. A …

Health behaviors and obesity among US children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by gender and medication use

J Kim, B Mutyala, S Agiovlasitis, B Fernhall - Preventive medicine, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: We examined the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and obesity
among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by gender and …

Fundamental motor skill proficiency of 6-to 9-year-old Singaporean children

S Mukherjee, LC Ting Jamie… - Perceptual and motor …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Fundamental movement proficiency (FMS) is most successfully acquired during early school
years. This cross-sectional study assessed FMS proficiency in Singaporean children at the …

Physical activity and self-determined motivation of adolescents with and without autism spectrum disorders in inclusive physical education

CY Pan, CL Tsai, CH Chu, KW Hsieh - Research in Autism Spectrum …, 2011 - Elsevier
The main purpose of this study was to compare the objectively measured physical activity
(PA) and the motivation process between adolescents with (n= 25) and without (n= 75) …

Effects of physical activity intervention on motor proficiency and physical fitness in children with ADHD: An exploratory study

CY Pan, YK Chang, CL Tsai, CH Chu… - Journal of attention …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This study explored how a 12-week simulated developmental horse-riding
program (SDHRP) combined with fitness training influenced the motor proficiency and …