The Performance of the Clinical Observations of Motor and Postural Skills(COMPS) in School-Aged Normal Children

학령기 정상아동의 운동 기술 및 자세 조절에 관한 임상관찰

  • Kim, Mi-Hye (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Solvit Child & Family Development Center) ;
  • NamGung, Eun-Yeong (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital) ;
  • Bu, Keong-Hui (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital) ;
  • Sim, Hyun-Ah (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Our Lady of Mercy Rehabilitation Center) ;
  • Lee, Eun-Suk (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Dr. Soh's Child & Adolescent Mental Health Clinic)
  • Published : 2003.11.08

Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study is to identify the developmental characteristics of sensory integration according to age and sex distinction using COMPS for school-aged children and to provide the preparatory data for standardization appropriate for our social and cultural environment. Methods : The COMPS was administered to 40 normal children in the first grade of elementary school by 4 occupational therapists. Results : By comparison between age groups, 6 and 7 year olds performed similarly and statistically in all items. Between males and females, there was no significant difference in performance of all items Conclusion : Findings from the study suggested that the performance of the COMPS by children followed developmental trends. The COMPS is easy to administer to groups and beneficial to discriminate children with motor problems, and it should be standardized.

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