Behavioral Changes in Children Participating in a Physical Developmental Clinic

Abstract

Children participating in an 8-wk. clinic program focused on neuromotor perceptual training were compared with waiting-list controls for changes in physical activity level, verbal activity level, dependency, and aggression. Increased activity levels were expected in association with peers and clinic staff and decreased activity levels in association with a “mother-busy” situation. Of 15 significant effects obtained 12 were in the hypothesized directions. The results provide empirical evidence of previous anecdotal reports of the parents and teachers of the clinic participants.