Developmental Coordination Disorder

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

level of motor coordination that is lower than expected for their age and intelligence, that is not due to impaired general learning or lack of opportunity

Question 2

Diagnostic Criteria

Answer 2

acquisition and execution of coordinated motor skills is below that expected, given the individual’s age and opportunity
reduced development interferes with age appropriate ADLs, academics, leisure and play
onset of symptoms is in the early developmental period
motor skills deficits are not better explained by intellectual disability, or a neurological condition

Question 3

Risk Factors

Answer 3

maternal smoking
male sex
pre-term

Question 4

Subjective Assessment

Answer 4

exclude other pathology 
early developmental milestons 
academic performance 
ADLs
parent/teacher screening questionnaires

Question 5

Objective Assessment

Answer 5

standardised measures motor performance 
- Movement Battery ABC 
standardised measures function 
- COPM, GAS
neurological screening 
AROM/PROM 
postural control 
arthropometry 
strength and endurance 
vision 
tactile 
proprioception

Question 6

Management

Answer 6

don’t grow out of it - develop coping strategies
consider their personal goals and interests
aim for FUNCTION not normal movement
community based programs
sport involvement - individual sport in a group setting

Question 7

Management MATCH

Answer 7

Modify the task 
Alter your expectations 
Teach strategies 
Change the environment 
Help by understanding

Question 8

Considerations Management

Answer 8

Task needs to not be too complicated - only focus on one component at a time
Want to maximise participation - strategies for better participation in school
try individual sports to improve fitness, but don’t have to compare self to peers
- not as many tasks as with team sports