Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the umbrella term for coordination difficulties conditions such as Dyspraxia which are not due to another medical condition, causes difficulty with movements and coordination in children. DCD frequently coexists with other conditions and about 5-7% of the population have DCD. This article looks at what causes it, whether the incidence is rising
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the umbrella term for coordination difficulties conditions such as Dyspraxia which are not due to another medical condition, causes difficulty with movements and coordination in children. DCD frequently coexists with other conditions and about 5-7% of the population have DCD. This article looks at what causes it, whether the incidence is rising, the signs and symptoms of DCD, how it is diagnosed and treated and how professionals should work together to help children with DCD. It uses a case study of an 8 year old child with signs of motor impairment referred to physiotherapy, and the treatment provided. The author concludes that although children do not "grow out of" DCD, practitioners, teachers, parents and doctors can help children with DCD to have fulfilling, successful and happy lives.