Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders. Issue 3 (19th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kirby, Amanda; Sugden, David; Purcell, Catherine
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 99:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 292
• Page End: 296
• Publication Date: 2013-11-19
• Subjects: Child Psychiatry -- Comm Child Health -- Occupational Therapy -- Neurodevelopment -- Neurodisability; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2012-303569
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects around 5% of children and commonly overlaps with other developmental disorders including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and specific language impairment (SLI). There is evidence to demonstrate the wide-ranging impact on all areas of functioning including psychiatric and learning domains. There is increasing evidence of the continuing impact into adulthood and the long-term negative effects on relationships and employment. There is a need for early identification and intervention to limit the likelihood of these secondary consequences from emerging. This paper addresses the diagnosis of DCD.