Author: Robert C. Barnhart, Mary Jo Davenport, Susan B. Epps, Vey M. Nordquist,
Source: Physical Therapy, 83: 722-731, August 2003
This article provides a comprehensive review of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Children with DCD are sometimes referred to as being clumsy or uncoordinated without any identifiable neurological diagnosis. The authors estimate that between 5% and 8% of school aged children may have this problem. The articles provides a comprehensive summary of the theories about the neurological causes of this disorder and classification of variations of the form of the disorder. Some children have more difficulty with gross motor skills and others with fine motor skills, some children have difficulty with speed of movement, dexterity, or sensory perception that affects movement. The authors also provide a description of some of the treatment approaches that have been used to help these children including sensory integration therapy, process-oriented treatment, perceptual motor training, task-specific interventions, and cognitive approaches. DCD is often associated with later academic difficulties.
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