Developmental Coordination Disorder ✅ Flashcards
1
Q
What difficulties is developmental coordination disorder (DCD) associated with?
A
Difficulties in forming ideas, motor planning, and execution
2
Q
What is the prevalence of DCD in school-age children?
A
5-6%
3
Q
Is DCD more common in girls or boys?
A
Boys
4
Q
What % of children with ADHD also have DCD?
A
Up to 50%
5
Q
How is a diagnosis of DCD made?
A
Clinical history and examination
6
Q
What is the criteria for a diagnosis of DCD to be made?
A
A child’s motor performance is significantly impaired relative to chronological age, and it impacts on daily functioning
7
Q
What is involved in the management of DCD?
A
- Occupational therapy or physiotherapy
- Adapations in school and home to aid motor function
8
Q
What co-morbidities might exist with DCD?
A
- ASD
- ADHD
- Specific learning difficulties
- Sensory processing disorder
- Specific language impairment
9
Q
What specific learning difficulties might present with DCD?
A
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyslexia
