Enhancing Occupational Therapy Through Automated Gamification of MABC-2

The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (MABC-2), is a standard tool in occupational therapy used to diagnose dyspraxia in young children. Despite its clinical relevance, the test is often cumbersome, requiring significant time and effort from therapists and children. The manual nature of the assessment process introduces inefficiencies that can affect its effectiveness and consistency. By automating the evaluation process, reducing the need for manual intervention, and enhancing patient engagement, we aim to develop a tool that streamlines MABC-2 testing. The aim is to investigate whether digitalization and playful design can improve engagement and simplify the motor assessment procedure. In this work, we adapt selected exercises into an interactive, gamified format tailored for early childhood. Preliminary testing, conducted with seven typically developing children aged 6–7 years, significantly reduced procedure time and improved child participation during motoric evaluation.