Table 1. Baseline characteristics (mean ± SD) of the participants with developmental coordination disorder.
| Characteristics | Task-Specific FMT (n = 47) | Control (n = 41) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 7.9 ± 1.4 | 7.5 ± 1.6 | 0.171 |
| Sex (number and %) | 0.846 | ||
| Male | 33 (70.2%) | 28 (68.3%) | |
| Female | 14 (29.8%) | 13 (31.7%) | |
| Weight (kg) | 25.8 ± 8.1 | 24.5 ± 8.3 | 0.470 |
| Height (cm) | 125.2 ± 11.0 | 121.5 ± 11.2 | 0.124 |
| Body-mass index (kg/m2) | 16.1 ± 2.5 | 16.2 ± 2.7 | 0.856 |
| Physical-activity level (metabolic equivalent hours/week) | 15.6 ± 13.4 | 17.2 ± 13.9 | 0.579 |
| Total score in 2007 DCD questionnaire | 48.3 ± 11.5 | 41.6 ± 12.1 | 0.250 |
| Coexisting conditions (number and %) | 0.898 | ||
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | 10 (21.3%) | 10 (24.4%) | |
| Dyslexia | 5 (10.6%) | 7 (17.1%) | |
| Suspected autism-spectrum disorder | 12 (25.5%) | 13 (31.7%) | |
| Routine medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (number and %) | 0.907 | ||
| Ritalin | 1 (2.1%) | 1 (2.4%) | |
| Concerta | 2 (4.3%) | 1 (2.4%) | |
| Unknown | 1 (2.1%) | 1 (2.4%) |
Note. FMT = Functional Movement Training.