DCD Flashcards
Who can diagnoses DCD?
physician or psychologist
What are the 4 diagnostic criteria for developmental coordination disorder?
- learning and execution of coordinated motor skills is below age level
- motor difficulties significantly interfere with ADLs
- Onset is early developmental period
- motor difficulties are not better explained by intellectual delay, visual impairment, or other neurological conditions that affect movement
Prevalence percentage
boys or girls
other factors
5-10%
about 2:1 boys vs girls
more prevalent in low birth weight premature infants
Is medication effective for DCD?
NO medical management
some medical management for co existing conditions such as ADD
Common body function and structure impairments with children who have DCD
poor strength
poor coordination
joint laxity
poor visual perception
poor or slower processing
poor sequencing
poor feedback
Common activity limitations in children with DCD
awkward gait
delayed or poor quality of movement
Common participation limitations in children with DCD
difficulties at school and home
long term social emotional and fitness consequences
5 characteristics of DCD
- gross motor delay
- ADL limitations
- School challenges
- social implications
- communication issues
What gross motor tasks are most difficult with children who have DCD?
bike riding
jumping jacks
What do you think may bee a challenging task for a teen to learn with DCD?
driving
Prognosis for DCD and functional consequences
individuals dont grow out of DCD just adapt
poor fitness
obesity
decreased physical activity
poor self esteem and self worth
emotional and behavioral problems
impaired academic achievement
at risk for being bullied
Observe a few basic tasks such as _____, _____ and _____.
ball throwing
going up and down stairs
Children with DCD present with a variety of co-morbitites and body structure and function impairments so _____ is important to hypothesize about other tests and measures to consider
observation
Participation and outcomes for DCD
CAPE children assessment of participation and enjoyment
Canadian occupational performance measure (COPM)
Goal attainment Scale (GAS
Activity limitation test and measure for DCD
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