Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causesD significant difficulties in fine motor skills among children, impacting their ability to perform daily tasks such as tying shoelaces, riding a bike, picking up objects, and walking with balance.
Children with DCD often exhibit poor postural control, which exacerbates their difficulties in both daily and academic activities, as they struggle to maintain stability while sitting or standing. This affects their ability to perform both fine and gross motor tasks. They may also face sensory processing challenges, impacting their capacity to respond effectively to their environment. These factors highlight the importance of early intervention aimed at improving sensory integration, with particular focus on the vestibular sense.
The vestibular sense plays a critical role in postural control, as it helps the body perceive its position in space and manage both movement and stability. Any dysfunction within this system can lead to difficulties with balance and postural control, adversely affecting everyday activities such as sitting, walking, and interacting with the environment. Therefore, interventions targeting vestibular function may help enhance developmental coordination and postural control. This prompted the researcher to investigate this issue, raise relevant questions, and seek suitable solutions in this research paper.