Developmental coordination disorder is a childhood disorder marked by poor coordination and clumsiness.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsRoughly 6% of school-age children have some degree of developmental coordination disorder. Children with this disorder may trip over their own feet, run into other children, have trouble holding objects, and have an unsteady gait.
Developmental coordination disorder may appear alone or in conjunction with other learning disorders, such as communication disorders or disorder of written expression.
SymptomsChildren with developmental coordination disorder have difficulties with motor coordination compared to other children the same age. Some common symptoms include:
Physical causes and other types of learning disabilities must be ruled out before the diagnosis can be confirmed.
TreatmentPhysical education and perceptual motor training are the best approaches for treating coordination disorder.
Expectations (prognosis)How well a child does depends on the severity of the disorder. The disorder does not get worse over time. It usually continues into adulthood.
ComplicationsCall for an appointment with a health care provider if you are concerned about your child's development.
PreventionAffected families should make every effort to recognize existing problems early and have them treated. Early treatment is beneficial to future success.
Dyspraxia is a disorder affecting fine and gross motor coordination in children and adults. This disorder is a developmental coordination disorder.
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D.A.M.P stands for Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Motor Skills Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. It is a term used to describe a group of developmental disorders that can affect coordination, attention, motor skills, and social interaction in children. Each of these conditions can impact a child's ability to function effectively in daily life.
If intellectual function is not affected then developmental coordination disorder (DCD) can have some similar traits - lack of motor control, coordinating motor movements, balance, etc.
Developmental needs are something which we grow up with. For example, a young child may be diagnosed with Autism from an early age. This is a developmental disorder as the child developes through life with this disorder. As the child gets older, the disorder may get worse. Some developmental needs may be needed for that child to live a happy life with the disorder.
PDD is an acronym for pervasive developmental disability, which is a description of a type of developmental disorder. It means the same as autism spectrum disorder. It encompasses five conditions: autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and PDD-Not Otherwise Specified. See the related question below "What are autism spectrum disorders?" for more details.
ADHD is classified as a neurobehavioral developmental disorder.
The #1 complication of Pervasive developmental disorder is that people with it have trouble making friends because they can't relate to other people, and don't have very much social skills.
Yes it exists as a mental neurobehavioral developmental disorder called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
IMHO if it were normal it wouldn't be considered a mental , developmental disorder.
A speech-language pathologist teaches exercises to a person with apraxia that will strengthen the jaws, lips, and tongue to improve coordination during speech. uses tactile, auditory, and visual feedback to direct the brain to move the muscles
Yes, pervasive developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have a genetic component. Research has shown that individuals with a family history of autism or related conditions are at an increased risk of developing these disorders. However, genetics are just one factor, and environmental influences also play a role in the development of pervasive developmental disorders.