DCD and ASD

Question 1

What is Developmental coordination disorder?

Answer 1

neurodevelopmental disorder may appear as
apraxia
clumsy child
developmental dyspraxia
sensory integrative dysfunction

Question 2

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Answer 2

neurobiological disorder related to specific abnormalities in brain function

Question 3

What are some reasons DCD may occur?

Answer 3

difficulty interpreting sensory input
difficulty choosing motor action needed for specific situation
difficulty forming plan of action in correct sequence
difficulty modifying and monitoring a movement once it started

Question 4

What are some risk factors for DCD?

Answer 4

low birth weight
preterm birth
significant comorbidity and ADHD, learning disorder, speech and language delay

Question 5

What are some ASD risk factors?

Answer 5

family history
advance maternal age
maternal nutrition/drug/alcohol use
chemical or environmental pollutants
metabolic disorders
genetic conditions

Question 6

What are the criteria for DCD diagnosis?

Answer 6

motor performance deficits
participation and ADL deficits
early onset
no exclusionary conditions

Question 7

What is the criteria for diagnosing ASD?

Answer 7

persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts
restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
symptoms must be present in early development period