Developmental Coordination Disorder
Developmental Coordination Disorder (pronounced: deh-vel-up-men-tal ko-or-di-nay-shun dis-or-der), often abbreviated as DCD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects motor coordination in children and adults. It is also known as Dyspraxia in some regions.
Etymology
The term "Developmental Coordination Disorder" is derived from the words "developmental", referring to the growth and development of a person, "coordination", which refers to the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently, and "disorder", indicating a disruption to the regular or normal functions.
Definition
Developmental Coordination Disorder is characterized by difficulties in the acquisition and execution of coordinated motor skills and is manifested in the clumsiness of movement and the slowness and inaccuracy of performance of motor skills. These difficulties may interfere with daily living activities, academic achievement, and recreational or play activities.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder include:
- Poor coordination
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty with fine motor skills such as writing or buttoning a shirt
- Difficulty with gross motor skills such as jumping, running, or climbing stairs
- Problems with spatial awareness
- Difficulty learning new motor tasks
- Difficulty with balance
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Developmental Coordination Disorder
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