Abstract
The task-oriented approach is an evidence-based intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder. In this study, occupational therapy intervened with jumping rope for children with developmental coordination disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Jumping rope is one of the most difficult activities for children with developmental coordination disorder in Japan. The task-oriented approach improved appropriate staging and difficulty adjustment, intrinsic motivation, independent efforts, and the number of consecutive jumps of the jumping rope. The task-oriented approach may be a useful intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder, depending on their individual condition.
