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The brilliant Clare shared her PhD plans at the IMDRC UK & Ireland conference around sex/ gender differences in DCD and mental health in the HE context🌟 @caer-motorskill.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🔊 Journal Club Update

Please note that the IMDRC Journal Club has been rescheduled to January 22nd. There will be no Journal Club meeting in December.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🔊 Student members, we want to hear from you! 🔊

Please take two minutes to complete our survey and help shape a more meaningful and supportive student membership experience: lnkd.in/dSwdAjpx

#IMDRC #students #members #motorskills #research
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
⏰ Reminder!

IMDRC Works-In-Progress Session
🗓️ Jan 22 | ⏰ 3 PM ET

Early-stage & ongoing research + discussion & feedback.
Join us on Zoom 👉 umd.zoom.us/j/7066438987...

More info: www.i-mdrc.com/journal-club
January 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
IMDRC Research Spotlight

Can we reliably measure a child's motor creativity, their ability to invent flexible, original movement solutions?

New research says yes. A study by Elina Sarkkinen tested the Motor Creativity Instrument with 9–13-year-olds in real PE classes.
May 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM
IMDRC is proud to support the FISSPAK SPLASH event on April 6 uniting World Physical Activity Day and the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a special video highlighting how movement and sport drive health, equity, and peace worldwide.
March 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
🔊 Student members, we want to hear from you! 🔊

Please take two minutes to complete our survey and help shape a more meaningful and supportive student membership experience: researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...

#IMDRC #students #members #motorskills #research
October 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
IMDRC Research Spotlight

Low motor competence isn't just a physical challenge — it shapes how children feel about themselves and how they connect with others.

New findings from the NW-CHILD Study (Anita Elizabeth Pienaar) examine psychosocial well-being in 12-year-olds with low motor competence.
June 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
IMDRC is proud to support the FISSPAK SPLASH event on April 6 uniting World Physical Activity Day and the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a special video highlighting how movement and sport drive health, equity, and peace worldwide.
April 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
IMDRC Research Spotlight

DCD affects how children move, but also how they read the social world around them.

New research by Victoria Rapos & Jill Zwicker explores how children with DCD perceive and navigate personal space differently from their peers, with real consequences for social life:
June 15, 2026 at 10:03 AM
IMDRC Research Spotlight

Motor Competence & Psycho-Social Well-being

For kids with low motor competence, the effects go far beyond movement.

Motor competence shapes identity & belonging, not just fitness. That means we all have a role to play in building environments where every child can thrive
June 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
IMDRC Research Spotlight

Can getting up off the floor tell us something meaningful about motor competence?

New research by Ozgur Altintas suggests yes. The Supine-to-Stand and Go Task, which captures the full transition from lying down to moving, shows early promise as a valid, reliable assessment
June 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Workshop focuses on research, rehab in muscular dystrophy – The Tribune

A national-level workshop on muscular dystrophy and related genetic disorders was held at the Integrated Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation Centre (IMDRC), Manav Mandir, in Kothon village. Organised by the Indian Association of…
Workshop focuses on research, rehab in muscular dystrophy – The Tribune
A national-level workshop on muscular dystrophy and related genetic disorders was held at the Integrated Muscular Dystrophy Rehabilitation Centre (IMDRC), Manav Mandir, in Kothon village. Organised by the Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy (IAMD) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the workshop focused on advancements in treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from muscular dystrophy. The event concluded yesterday with participation from leading experts and medical professionals across India. Key discussions included the importance of improved diet and lifestyle for children affected by muscular dystrophy, along with research-based strategies for effective rehabilitation.
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April 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Scholarship opportunity for participants of the 7th International IMDRC Conference who live and work in a Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC).

2 scholarships of USD 600 each

Final extended deadline: September 25, 2026.

Submit applications to Prof. Lenoir at matthieu.lenoir@ugent.be.
September 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Join us for the next IMDRC Journal Club!

September 17 at 3:00 PM EST
Featuring María Enid Santiago-Rodríguez, presenting research on sedentary time patterns among preschoolers and whether sex disparities exist.
September 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
📢 Deadlines extended!

The 7th Assembly of the International Motor Development Research Consortium (Brazil) has updates:

🗓 Abstract submission: April 30
📩 Decisions: May 10
💸 Discounted registration: April 30

More time to submit and save—don’t miss it! #IMDRC #Research
April 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
IMDRC is proud to support the FISSPAK SPLASH event on April 6 uniting World Physical Activity Day and the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a special video highlighting how movement and sport drive health, equity, and peace worldwide.
April 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Abstract deadline March 31, 2026 for the 7th Assembly of the International Motor Development Research Consortium (IMDRC) in Florianópolis, Brazil October 29–31, 2026

Join us as we advance motor development research across the lifespan. Early registration is now open.
March 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
IMDRC is proud to support the FISSPAK SPLASH event on April 6 uniting World Physical Activity Day and the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a special video highlighting how movement and sport drive health, equity, and peace worldwide.
March 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Abstract Deadline Extended – 7th IMDRC Assembly (Brazil, 2026) to March 31, 2026.
February 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
IMDRC is proud to support the FISSPAK SPLASH event on April 6 uniting World Physical Activity Day and the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace with a special video highlighting how movement and sport drive health, equity, and peace worldwide.
February 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Due to limited author availability this month, IMDRC is canceling the February Journal Club session. We look forward to returning in March (March 19).
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📣 I-MDRC Upcoming International Congress in Brazil — Important Dates

Hotel registration for the upcoming I-MDRC Congress opens today, January 26 🏨

🔔 Reminder: Abstract submissions are due by February 10.

More details are available on the congress website: www.even3.com.br/7th-imdrc-br...
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
This interactive forum will feature confirmed IMDRC members sharing early-stage, ongoing, or recently completed (unpublished) research. The session is designed to encourage discussion, generate constructive feedback, and spark new collaborations across the consortium.
umd.zoom.us
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
📢 IMDRC Works-In-Progress Session – January 22

We’re excited to kick off the year with our first IMDRC Works-In-Progress session on Thursday, January 22 at 3:00 PM ET.

More information is available on our website: www.i-mdrc.com/journal-club
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM