We aim to screen for subtle motor problems in a group of children with hypothyroidism (aged 5-18 years), based on parent completed questionnaires. In Dutch the Movement ABC 2 checklist and the DCDQ '07 are the main candidates. I am familiar with the report of Schoemaker et al. (2012) "Validity and reliability of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 Checklist for children with and without motor impairments.", who compared both measures.
Which of both is internationally best known?
Which of both is most likely to detect subtle motor problems in your experience?
Thanks!
I wish this link is useful
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03337.x/full
The MABC-2-list provides norms only for the 6-12y old children. The DCD questionnaire 5-15y.
It depends a bit on what you are looking for, because both questionnaires are mainly directed towards identification (screening) of coordination difficulties with impact on ADL activities. So, in my opinion, neither of the proposed instruments will identify 'subtle' motor problems. Moreover, in general, there is only a moderate agreement between questionnaires and more objective standardized motor assessment instruments. But then again, you will need an experienced therapist to conduct the assessments and it will be more time-consuming.
I believe the link below is an interesting article, concerning questionnaires in DCD research.
https://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/assessment-of-the-participation-of-the-children-with-a-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd-2375-4494-1000234.php?aid=60231
Perhaps balance / postural control measures are interesting regarding subtle motor problems. See attachments
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