DCD

Question 1

DCD diagnosed

Answer 1

present at birth but diagnosed at school age

Question 2

DCD

Answer 2

motor disorder interferes with ability to learn and perform motor skills

Question 3

DCD

Answer 3

Developmental coordination disorder

Question 4

Criteria for DCD

Answer 4

motor skills below chronological age
interferes with ADLs/ play
in early developmental period
no better visual intellectual condition

Question 5

physical concerns for DCD

Answer 5

they avoid activity
risk for obesity
difficulties can persist into adulthood

Question 6

do kids outgrow DCD

Answer 6

no, they persist

Question 7

T/f up to 50% of DCD may meet diagnostics of ADHD

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

DCD more common in preterm

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

peritnatal / neonatal predictors DCD

Answer 9

male
low birth weight
post natal steroid exposure

Question 10

do children with DCD use different area of bring for motor performance

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

T/f children with DCD recruit 2x the number of brain region compared to TD children

Answer 11

t

Question 12

DCD impacts CNS

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

implications of studies on DCD

Answer 13

takes more effort to achieve task

they aren’t lazy, they’re working harder

Question 14

brain difference in children w DCD

Answer 14

underachieve brain region for motor learning
altered sensory / motor pathways
2x number of regions used for same task

Question 15

querns to ask parents if suspending DCD

Answer 15

whats difficult for child
difficulties you’ve noticed for a while or recent
has teaching your child taking something longer than you think

Question 16

if they have a skill n regressed it is DCD

Answer 16

no

DCD the difficulties are over time

Question 17

principles for effective intervention

Answer 17

task oriented on meaningful activity
children centered
involve rents
practice outside of therpay
education

Question 18

how long should treatment last

Answer 18

over 10 weeks most effective, 3-5 times a week