A survey of 5-year-old children with Clumsy

―Focusing on the characteristics of movement and psychology―

Abstract

In the present study, an actual condition survey regarding Clumsy children was conducted on 5-year-old children using the questionnaire. Responses were obtained from the parents of a total of 392 children. Based on the results, Clumsy children was suspected in an overall total of 5.6% （suspected in 3.8% and strongly suspected in 1.8%） of 5-year-old children. Analysis of individual items revealed that the motion characteristics of Clumsy children tended to manifest markedly during activities involving balance, ball catching, and writing, as well as in items related to group activity. Differences were also seen for psychological aspects related to a sense of difficulty, such as hesitation in activity participation and giving up early. Our results suggest that it is necessary both to standardize assessment of Clumsy children and to investigate support methods based on motion and psychological characteristics.