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Publications & Linked Materials

For a full and up-to-date list of my output, see my ORCiD page

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Meachon, E. J., Ludyga, S., Klupp, S., Grob, A., & Möhring, W. (2026). Executive functions and gait in sedentary versus frequently jogging adults: Evidence from a dual-task paradigm. Acta Psychologica, 271, 108045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.108045.

 

Meachon, E. J., Detert, A. M., Schott, N., Wilmut, K., & Grob, A. (2026). Differences and Similarities Between Developmental Coordination Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Scoping Review. Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2025-0013

  • The preprint can be found here

  • The pre-registration can be found here

 

Meachon, E. J., Schaffter, J. J., Klupp, S., & Möhring, W. (2025). Physical activity and subjective well-being: Exploring the mediating and moderating roles of self-esteem, physical activity enjoyment and motor difficulties. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2025.2578858

  • Data from the paper can be found here

 

Meachon E. J. (2025). The Importance of early motor screening and detection of motor difficulties. JAMA Network Open, 8(10) e2536233. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.36233

 

Meachon, E. J., & De Roubaix, A. (2025). The unseen struggle: Mapping and addressing the awareness gap surrounding Developmental Coordination Disorder. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 12(21). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-025-00333-2

 

Gasparovicova, L., Meachon, E. J., & Grob, A (2025). European questionnaires assessing emotion regulation in children and adolescents. European Psychologist, 30(1), 29-48. https://doi.org/10.1027/1016-9040/a000544

  • The pre-registration can be found here

 

Meachon, E. J., Schaider, J. P., & Alpers, G. W. (2025). Motor skills in children with ADHD: Overlap with developmental coordination disorder. BMC Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02282-8

  • Data from the paper can be found here

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Meachon, E. J., Kundlacz, M., Wilmut, K., & Alpers, G. W. (2024). EEG spectral power in developmental coordination disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A pilot study. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1330385

  • Data from the paper can be found here

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Wilmut, K., Purcell, C., & Meachon, E. J. (2024). Current perspectives on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Volume II. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 18, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1466104

​Meachon, E. J., Melching, H., & Alpers, G. W. (2024). The overlooked disorder: (Un)awareness of DCD across clinical professions. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 8, 253-261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-023-00334-5

  • Data from the paper can be found here

  • Top 10% cited article in journal

 

Meachon, E. J., Klupp, S., & Grob, A. (2023). Gait in children with and without ADHD: A systematic literature review. Gait & Posture, 104, 31-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.06.003

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Meachon, E. J. (2023). Perspective: Acknowledging complexity to advance the understanding of developmental coordination disorder. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2022.1082209​

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Meachon, E. J., & Alpers, G. W. (2023). How are you getting by? Coping in developmental coordination disorder (DCD) versus attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 86(1), 42-52. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F03080226221113505

  • Data from the paper can be found here

Meachon, E. J., Beitz, C., Zemp, M., Wilmut, K., & Alpers, G. W. (2022). The adult developmental coordination disorders/dyspraxia checklist-German: new factor structure and differentiation of DCD and ADHD. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 126, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104254

  • Data from the paper and the ADC-G questionnaire can be found here

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Meachon, E. J., Zemp, M., & Alpers, G. W. (2022). Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Relevance for Clinical Psychologists in Europe. Clinical Psychology in Europe, 4(2). 1-24. https://doi.org/10.32872/cpe.4165

  • Top 10% cited article in journal

Meachon, E. J., Meyer, M., Wilmut, K., Zemp, M., & Alpers, G. W. (2021). Evoked Potentials Differentiate Developmental Coordination Disorder from Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Stop-Signal Task: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 15, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2021.629479

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Nicklin, J. M., Meachon, E. J., & McNall, L. (2019). Balancing Work, School, and Personal Life among Graduate Students: A Positive Psychology Approach. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 14(5), 1265-1286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-018-9650-z

Preprints & Pre-Registrations

(For ongoing projects only)

Meachon, E. J., Cao, A., Garozzo, M. A., Meister, D., Sohns, K., Wilmut, K., & Grob, A. (2024). Pre-registration: A series of mobile EEG studies comparing Inhibition while Sitting, Standing and Walking (InSiSt-Walk). OSF. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/8KDHM

Conference Talks & Posters
(Previous 5 years)

 

Meachon, E. J., Grob, A., & Ludyga, S. (2026, October). Thinking while walking: Performance on executive functioning dual-tasks in adults with and without ADHD. Poster presented at the 3rd International Congress on Promoting Brain Health Through Exercise Across the Lifespan, Granada, Spain.

 

Meachon, E. J., Cao, A., Abitorabi, K., Wilmut, K., Grob, A. & Ludyga, S. (2026, July). Response Inhibition in Children with DCD and ADHD: A Mobile-EEG and Dual-Task Approach. Presentation at the 16th annual International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, Hong Kong.

 

Meachon, E. J., & De Roubaix, A. (2026, July). The unseen struggle: Mapping and addressing the awareness gap surrounding Developmental Coordination Disorder. Presentation at the 16th annual International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, Hong Kong.

 

Meachon, E. J. (2026, June). Using Mobile EEG in Neurodevelopmental Research: Practical Insights and Lessons Learned. Poster presented at the Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar, Durham, UK.

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Meachon, E. J., Cao, A., Wilmut, K., Grob, A., & Ludyga, S. (2026, February). Inhibition in children with and without neurodevelopmental conditions. Poster presentation at the Swiss Society for Early Childhood Research, Fribourg, Switzerland.​​​​​​​​

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Meachon, E. J., Cao, A., Wilmut, K., & Grob, A. (2025, September). Development and Validation of the Stop Walking Task of Inhibition: A Series of Mobile EEG Studies. Presentation at the 18th Conference of the Swiss Psychological Society, Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

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Meachon, E. J., Garozzo, M., & Grob, A. (2025, July). Executive functions and neurophysiology in adults with DCD: A case study series. Presentation at the DCD-UK Conference, York, UK.

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Götschi, K., Meachon, E. J., Detert, A. M., & Grob, A (July, 2024). Working memory while sitting versus walking in adults with and without ADHD. Working Memory Symposium 2024, Virtual Conference. 

 

Gasparovicova, L., Meachon, E. J., & Grob, A (July, 2024). Comparing questionnaires assessing emotion regulation in children and adolescents validated in European countries: A review. 45th Annual Conference of the International School Psychology Association, Riga, Latvia.

 

Meachon, E. J., Cao, A., Garozzo, M. A., Wilmut, K., & Grob, A. (2024, June). Comparing Inhibition while Sitting, Standing and Walking in Adults with ADHD: A Planned Mobile EEG Study. Poster session presented at the Neurodevelopmental Annual Seminar (NDAS), Norwich, UK.

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Meachon, E. J., Detert, A. M., Schott, N., Wilmut, K. & Grob, A. (2024, June). A Scoping Review of Differences between DCD, ADHD, and co-occurring DCD and ADHD. Presentation at the 15th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder and 6th International Motor Development Research Consortium Conference, Ghent, Belgium. 

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Meachon, E. J., Carvajal Garcia, L. C., Detert, A. M., & Grob, A. (2024, June). Are Animal-Assisted Interventions Relevant to Adults with DCD or ADHD?. Poster session presented at the 15th International Developmental Coordination Disorder / 6th International Motor Development Research Consortium Joint Conference, Ghent, Belgium. 

 

Meachon, E. J., Launspach, L. H., Detert, A. M., & Grob, A. (2024, June). Judgements of visuospatial task performance in adults with DCD and ADHD. Poster session presented at the 15th International Developmental Coordination Disorder / 6th International Motor Development Research Consortium Joint Conference, Ghent, Belgium. 

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Detert, A. M., Meachon, E. J., & Grob, A. (2024, May). Multifaceted approach towards Cognitive Load in Developmental Coordination Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder. Poster session presented at 36th Annual European Academy of Childhood Disability Meeting, Bruges, Belgium. 

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Meachon, E. J., & Grob, A. (2023, November). A practical lesson on gait measurement and assessment in the lab. Presentation at the International Motor Development Research Consortium 1st Conference on Teaching Motor Development, Virtual Conference. 

 

Meachon, E. J., Kundlacz, M., Wilmut, K., & Alpers, G. W. (2023, July). Resting state electrical brain activity in adults with DCD and ADHD. Presentation at the DCD-UK Conference, Manchester, UK.

Meachon, E. J., & Grob, A. (2022, July). Thinking while walking: dual-task performance in children with DCD and ADHD. Presentation at the 14th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder, Vancouver, Canada. 

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