Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej (dyspraksja)
Patofizjologia i mechanizm

Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej (dyspraksja) to neurorozwojowe schorzenie dotykające 5-15% dzieci w wieku szkolnym, charakteryzujące się nieprawidłową koordynacją ruchową, która nie wynika z braku praktyki czy instrukcji. Etiologia jest heterogeniczna i obejmuje nieprawidłowości w rozwoju neurologicznym, zaburzenia w korze mózgowej, móżdżku oraz deficyty w transmisji informacji między mózgiem a ciałem. Badania fMRI wykazują nieprawidłowe wzorce aktywacji i połączeń istoty białej w mózgu, a genetyczne podłoże potwierdzają mutacje, m.in. delecja genu 16p11.2. Czynniki ryzyka to wcześniactwo (<37 tygodnia), niska masa urodzeniowa, predyspozycje genetyczne oraz komplikacje okołoporodowe. Dyspraksja współwystępuje często z ADHD (ok. 50%), ASD, dysleksją i zaburzeniami mowy, co komplikuje diagnostykę i terapię.

Patogeneza zaburzenia rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej (dyspraksji)

Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej (dyspraksja) to zaburzenie neurorozwojowe charakteryzujące się nieprawidłową koordynacją ruchową, która znacząco wpływa na codzienne funkcjonowanie dziecka. Dotyczy 5-15% dzieci w wieku szkolnym i stanowi istotny problem zdrowotny, często niedostatecznie rozpoznawany przez personel medyczny i edukacyjny.12 Dyspraksja definiowana jest jako niepowodzenie w nabywaniu umiejętności wykonywania złożonych czynności motorycznych odpowiednich dla wieku, które nie wynika z niewystarczającej praktyki lub instrukcji.3 Zaburzenie to ma charakter przewlekły, rozpoczyna się w dzieciństwie i może utrzymywać się w okresie dojrzewania oraz dorosłości.4

Mechanizmy neurobiologiczne dyspraksji

Etiologia zaburzenia rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej nie jest w pełni wyjaśniona, jednak badania dostarczają coraz więcej informacji na temat potencjalnych czynników i mechanizmów przyczyniających się do rozwoju tego zaburzenia. Populacja dzieci z dyspraksją jest heterogeniczna, co uzasadnia założenie, że wiele różnych mechanizmów może przyczyniać się do rozwoju tego zaburzenia.5 Wykonywanie skoordynowanych ruchów jest złożonym procesem, który angażuje wiele różnych nerwów i obszarów mózgu. Zaburzenia w tym procesie mogą prowadzić do trudności z ruchem i koordynacją charakterystycznych dla dyspraksji.6

Mechanizmy patogenetyczne związane z dyspraksją obejmują:

  • Nieprawidłowości w rozwoju neurologicznym – badania sugerują, że dyspraksja może być związana z zaburzeniami procesów dojrzewania neurologicznego, w tym niedostateczną aktywacją obszarów mózgu związanych z uczeniem się motorycznym oraz zaburzonego rozwoju dróg motorycznych i sensorycznych7
  • Zaburzenia w obszarze kory mózgowej – dyspraksja może wynikać z nieprawidłowych procesów w różnych częściach kory mózgowej8
  • Nieprawidłowości móżdżkowe – wskazuje się na strukturalne zmiany w móżdżku, takie jak zmiany objętości istoty szarej i zmienione wzorce aktywacji910
  • Zaburzenia w transmisji informacji – dyspraksja może wynikać z trudności w przekazywaniu informacji pomiędzy mózgiem a ciałem11

Funkcjonalne badania obrazowe, farmakologiczne, neuroanatomiczne i badania na zwierzętach zaczynają wyjaśniać, że rozwój poznawczy nie może być odizolowany od funkcji czysto sensomotorycznych i myślenia wyższego rzędu.12 Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej może obejmować nieprawidłowe funkcjonowanie różnych obszarów mózgu, co skutkuje szerokim zakresem zaburzeń poznawczych, poza trudnościami sensomotorycznymi.13

Obszary mózgu związane z dyspraksją

Badania wskazują, że w patogenezie dyspraksji udział biorą różne struktury mózgowe:141516

  • Móżdżek – uznawany za główny region mózgu odpowiedzialny za kontrolę motoryczną i uczenie się ruchowe, został pierwotnie wskazany jako struktura zaangażowana w dyspraksję17
  • Kora przedczołowa (PFC) – uznawana za region związany z funkcjami motorycznymi, szczególnie odpowiedzialny za uczenie się motoryczne18
  • Prążkowie – znane ze swojej roli w planowaniu i modulowaniu szlaków ruchu, potencjalnie zaangażowane również w szeroki zakres procesów poznawczych, w tym funkcje wykonawcze, takie jak pamięć robocza, elastyczność poznawcza i formowanie nawyków19
  • Kora ciemieniowa – obszar zaangażowany w integrację informacji sensorycznych i motorycznych20
  • Kora czołowa – obszar związany z planowaniem i wykonywaniem ruchów21

Na podstawie badań funkcjonalnego rezonansu magnetycznego (fMRI) wykazano, że dzieci z dyspraksją prezentują nieprawidłowe wzorce aktywacji mózgu i połączenia istoty białej.22 Nieprawidłowości te mogą dotyczyć różnych obszarów mózgu, co sugeruje, że dyspraksja jest zaburzeniem heterogenicznym pod względem mechanizmów patofizjologicznych.23

Podłoże genetyczne dyspraksji

Badania sugerują, że u niektórych pacjentów z dyspraksją może występować podłoże genetyczne. Zidentyfikowano 12 genów związanych z tym zaburzeniem, które są powszechnie wyrażane w ośrodkowym układzie nerwowym podczas rozwoju mózgu.24 Geny te są zaangażowane w procesy komórkowe, sygnalizację neuronalną i rozwój układu nerwowego.2526

Co interesujące, istnieje znaczące nakładanie się (62%) mechanizmów patogenetycznych między genami związanymi z dyspraksją a genami powiązanymi z zaburzeniami ruchu, w tym ataksją, pląsawicą, dystonią i mioklonią.2728 Sugeruje to, że genetyczne podłoże dyspraksji może być częścią szerszego patogenetycznego spektrum zaburzeń ruchu.29

Badania nad genetycznym podłożem dyspraksji wskazują również na możliwe mutacje genetyczne, takie jak delecja genu 16p11.2, będącego wspólnym markerem genetycznym dla niepełnosprawności neurorozwojowych. Mutacje 16p11.2 mogą powodować różny stopień opóźnień i zaburzeń w zakresie języka, umiejętności społecznych i zachowań nieprzystosowawczych, w tym padaczki i zaburzeń koordynacji ruchowej.30

Czynniki ryzyka rozwoju dyspraksji

Chociaż dokładna przyczyna zaburzenia rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej nie jest w pełni poznana, zidentyfikowano kilka czynników ryzyka, które mogą zwiększać prawdopodobieństwo rozwoju tego zaburzenia:313233

  • Wcześniactwo (poród przed 37. tygodniem ciąży) – znacząco zwiększa ryzyko dyspraksji3435
  • Niska masa urodzeniowa – dzieci z niską masą urodzeniową są bardziej narażone na rozwój dyspraksji3637
  • Predyspozycje genetyczne – istnieją dowody na rodzinne występowanie dyspraksji, co sugeruje możliwy komponent genetyczny3839
  • Powikłania podczas ciąży i porodu – mogą zwiększać ryzyko rozwoju dyspraksji40

Warto zauważyć, że ryzyko dyspraksji wzrasta wraz ze zmniejszającym się wiekiem ciążowym, co sugeruje istotny wpływ dojrzałości układu nerwowego na rozwój koordynacji ruchowej.41 Dyspraksja występuje częściej u chłopców niż u dziewcząt, w stosunku od 2:1 do 7:1.4243

Alternatywne teorie patogenezy dyspraksji

Istnieją również alternatywne teorie dotyczące patogenezy zaburzenia rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej:4445

  • Deficyty w planowaniu działań motorycznych – silna grupa badań łączy potencjalną przyczynę dyspraksji z deficytami w planowaniu działań motorycznych, co potwierdzają liczne badania dokumentujące deficyty w wyobraźni motorycznej u dzieci z dyspraksją46
  • Deficyty w relacji między percepcją a działaniem – inna linia badań proponuje, że dyspraksja jest wynikiem deficytu w relacji między percepcją a działaniem47
  • Atypowy rozwój mózgu – teoria sugerująca nieprawidłowy rozwój obszarów mózgu odpowiedzialnych za koordynację ruchową48
  • Deficyty w uwadze, kontroli motorycznej i percepcji (hipoteza DAMP) – badania zaproponowały związek między trudnościami w uwadze, dyspraksją i trudnościami percepcyjnymi4950
  • Hipoteza deficytu automatyzacji – chociaż teoria ta nie odnosi się bezpośrednio do dyspraksji, to wyjaśnia trudności motoryczne u osób z diagnozą dysleksji51

Według jednej z teorii, dyspraksja jest wynikiem niedojrzałości rozwoju neuronów w mózgu, a nie konkretnego uszkodzenia mózgu.5253 Ayres (1972) zasugerował, że nieskoordynowanie motoryczne może wynikać z nieefektywnej organizacji informacji sensorycznych w ośrodkowym układzie nerwowym (zaburzenie integracji sensorycznej) i opracował testy diagnostyczne oraz protokoły leczenia.54

Patofizjologia dyspraksji i jej wpływ na funkcjonowanie

Dokładne wykonanie ruchów wymaga harmonijnej integracji siły, równowagi oraz uczenia się proprioceptywnego, przedsionkowego, przestrzenno-wzrokowego i proceduralnego.55 Zaburzenia rozwoju ruchowego mogą wpływać na postrzeganie przez dziecko środowiska i granic jego ciała.56

Osoby z dyspraksją mają często trudności z modulowaniem ilości informacji sensorycznych, które ich ciało nieustannie im przesyła, w związku z czym mogą być podatne na przeciążenie sensoryczne i ataki paniki.57 Umiarkowane do skrajnych trudności w wykonywaniu zadań fizycznych doświadczane są przez niektóre osoby z dyspraksją, a zmęczenie jest częste, ponieważ zużywana jest duża ilość energii na próby poprawnego wykonania ruchów.58

Dzieci z zaburzeniem rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej mają tendencję do znacznie dłuższych czasów ruchu i mniejszej dokładności niż grupa kontrolna.59 Zaburzenie to wiąże się również z problemami z pamięcią, szczególnie pamięcią roboczą.60

Dyspraksja jako zaburzenie neurorozwojowe

Dyspraksja jest zaburzeniem neurorozwojowym, co oznacza, że rozwija się w dzieciństwie. Kamienie milowe rozwoju motorycznego, takie jak wiek początku chodzenia, mogą być opóźnione.61 Uważa się, że dyspraksja jest problemem związanym ze sposobem, w jaki rozwijają się połączenia między niektórymi szlakami nerwowymi w mózgu. Te połączenia nie są w pełni obecne od urodzenia – rozwijają się, gdy uczymy się wykonywać różne czynności jako dziecko (czasami określa się to jako „plastyczność” mózgu, czyli zdolność mózgu do organizowania się zgodnie z zadaniami, które mu się stawia).62

Nasza zdolność do uczenia się nowych zadań (i tworzenia nowych połączeń) jest największa w dzieciństwie; jednak u dzieci z dyspraksją uważa się, że piąty krok w tym procesie, obejmujący połączenia z neuronami ruchowymi, rozwija się wolniej.63

Współistnienie dyspraksji z innymi zaburzeniami neurorozwojowymi

Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej często współwystępuje z innymi zaburzeniami neurorozwojowymi, co może komplikować proces diagnostyczny i terapeutyczny.6465 Najczęstsze zaburzenia współwystępujące z dyspraksją to:666768

  • Zespół nadpobudliwości psychoruchowej z deficytem uwagi (ADHD) – około 50% uczniów w wieku szkolnym z ADHD ma również dyspraksję6970
  • Zaburzenia ze spektrum autyzmu (ASD)7172
  • Specyficzne trudności w uczeniu się, w tym dysleksja, dysgrafia7374
  • Zaburzenia językowe i mowy7576
  • Problemy emocjonalne i behawioralne7778

W Szwecji używa się terminu DAMP – deficyt uwagi, planowania motorycznego i percepcji – aby opisać połączenie ADHD i dyspraksji.79 Ważne jest rozpoznanie tych trudności motorycznych, ponieważ dzieci z dyspraksją są bardziej narażone na problemy akademickie i behawioralne, wykazują niską samoocenę, depresję i lęk, a także są bardziej narażone na nadwagę.80

Z badań i praktyki klinicznej wynika, że dyspraksja nie jest tylko zaburzeniem fizycznym, ale może wiązać się z deficytami w funkcjach wykonawczych, organizacji behawioralnej i regulacji emocjonalnej, które wykraczają poza zaburzenia motoryczne i są niezależne od diagnoz współistniejących zaburzeń.8182

Wpływ zaburzenia rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej na rozwój dziecka

Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej ma znaczący wpływ na rozwój dziecka, wywołując konsekwencje w różnych obszarach funkcjonowania.8384 Nieskoordynowane ruchy dzieci z dyspraksją prowadzą do trudności w wykonywaniu czynności życia codziennego i w środowisku akademickim.85

Konsekwencje funkcjonalne dyspraksji

Dyspraksja może prowadzić do różnorodnych konsekwencji funkcjonalnych:868788

  • Opóźnienia w rozwoju kamieni milowych motorycznych – mogą wpływać na sprawność fizyczną dziecka89
  • Ograniczony udział w sportach drużynowych – może prowadzić do zmniejszenia elastyczności, siły i wytrzymałości90
  • Trudności w nauce – dyspraksja może powodować problemy w klasie, które mogą wpływać na postępy i samoocenę dziecka91
  • Ograniczona mobilność – może zwiększać ryzyko otyłości i przyczyniać się do wyzwań społecznych, takich jak izolacja, zmniejszone zaangażowanie w sporty, zajęcia społeczne lub interakcje społeczne oraz trudności w nawiązywaniu przyjaźni92

Dzieci z dyspraksją mogą również doświadczać frustracji, gdy rozumieją, jak wykonać określoną czynność, taką jak rzucanie piłką, ale nie są w stanie dokładnie wykonać ruchu.93 Opóźniona diagnoza i leczenie dyspraksji może prowadzić do krótko- i długoterminowych powikłań zdrowotnych i psychospołecznych.94

Konsekwencje psychospołeczne dyspraksji

Zaburzenie rozwoju koordynacji ruchowej może mieć również istotne konsekwencje psychospołeczne:959697

  • Problemy emocjonalne i behawioralne – nauczyciele stwierdzają, że uczniowie z dyspraksją mają znacznie więcej problemów emocjonalnych i behawioralnych niż ich typowo rozwijający się rówieśnicy98
  • Frustracja – może prowadzić do agresywnego zachowania, co z kolei może mieć efekt kaskadowy99
  • Lęk i depresja – dzieci z dyspraksją mogą doświadczać trudności psychospołecznych, w tym lęku i depresji100101
  • Niska samoocena – wynikająca z słabych umiejętności sportowych i dokuczania przez inne dzieci102

Badania wykazały, że dzieci z dyspraksją są znacznie bardziej narażone na lęk i depresję, a to dotyczy dzieci, które mają szczęście uzyskać diagnozę.103 Objawy dyspraksji mogą powodować, że dana osoba unika zadań lub uczestnictwa w działaniach, które uważa za trudne. Osoba taka może mieć trudności w nawiązywaniu przyjaźni i być zastraszana z powodu swoich różnic.104

Znaczenie wczesnej diagnostyki i interwencji

Wczesna identyfikacja i interwencja u dzieci z dyspraksją lub zagrożonych dyspraksją jest ważna, aby zapobiec potencjalnym negatywnym trajektoriom rozwojowym i konsekwencjom psychospołecznym związanym z tym zaburzeniem.105 Dyspraksję należy zdiagnozować przed formalnym rozpoczęciem nauki w szkole.106

Chociaż kiedyś uważano, że dzieci z dyspraksją po prostu wyrosną ze swoich trudności motorycznych, badania pokazują, że dyspraksja utrzymuje się przez okres dojrzewania aż do dorosłości.107 W wielu przypadkach dyspraksja utrzymuje się dobrze w okresie dojrzewania i dorosłości, przy czym 50% do 70% dzieci nadal ma trudności motoryczne.108

Chociaż nie ma lekarstwa na dyspraksję, wczesna diagnoza i leczenie są bardzo ważne.109 Stan może się poprawić w miarę jak dziecko rośnie i adaptuje się.110 Wczesne rozpoznanie wymaga podejścia interprofesjonalnego, które obejmuje specjalistów opieki zdrowotnej, nauczycieli i członków rodziny.111

Rodziny dotknięte tym schorzeniem powinny starać się wcześnie rozpoznać problemy i poddać je leczeniu. Wczesne leczenie doprowadzi do przyszłych sukcesów.112 Identyfikując i reagując na wspólne współwystępujące schorzenia, a także monitorując wtórne konsekwencje zaburzenia, można znacząco poprawić rokowanie dla dzieci z dyspraksją.113

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    Developmental coordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia or DCD, is a prevalent condition often underrecognized by healthcare and educational professionals. This psychomotor development abnormality in an otherwise healthy child results in considerable short- and long-term health consequences. DCD is the failure to acquire the ability to perform age-appropriate complex motor activities that cannot be explained by inadequate practice or instructions. The population of children with this condition is heterogeneous, and the etiology remains unknown. […] DCD’s etiology is not fully understood, but research has provided insights into potential factors contributing to the condition. Children with this disorder comprise a heterogeneous population, justifying the premise that multiple mechanisms may contribute to DCD. For example, studies suggest that DCD may be related to abnormal neurological maturation processes, including the under-activation of motor learning-associated brain regions and altered development of motor and sensory pathways. Psychological factors may also play a role.
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    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, affects 5-15% of school-aged children and significantly impacts a child’s ability to learn motor skills and perform everyday activities efficiently and effectively. […] These motor deficits can have a negative impact on academic performance, vocational choices and leisure pursuits and profoundly impact quality of life. […] DCD persists into adulthood, impacting motor as well as emotional and behavioural status. […] Despite the continued increase in research in the field of DCD, awareness of DCD remains poor even though it has higher prevalence rates when compared to, for example, autism spectrum disorder, which in part may be due to a lack of accessible research findings. […] Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or dyspraxia is characterised in childhood by difficulties in motor learning and performing accurate movements that affect activities of daily living and academic achievement.
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    Developmental coordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia or DCD, is a prevalent condition often underrecognized by healthcare and educational professionals. This psychomotor development abnormality in an otherwise healthy child results in considerable short- and long-term health consequences. DCD is the failure to acquire the ability to perform age-appropriate complex motor activities that cannot be explained by inadequate practice or instructions. The population of children with this condition is heterogeneous, and the etiology remains unknown. […] DCD’s etiology is not fully understood, but research has provided insights into potential factors contributing to the condition. Children with this disorder comprise a heterogeneous population, justifying the premise that multiple mechanisms may contribute to DCD. For example, studies suggest that DCD may be related to abnormal neurological maturation processes, including the under-activation of motor learning-associated brain regions and altered development of motor and sensory pathways. Psychological factors may also play a role.
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    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in a child being unable to perform common, everyday tasks. By definition, children with DCD do not have an identifiable medical or neurological condition that explains their coordination problems. […] DCD is commonly associated with other developmental conditions, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), speech-language delays and emotional and behavioural problems. […] While it was once thought that children with DCD would simply outgrow their motor difficulties, research tells us that DCD persists throughout adolescence into adulthood.
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    Developmental coordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia or DCD, is a prevalent condition often underrecognized by healthcare and educational professionals. This psychomotor development abnormality in an otherwise healthy child results in considerable short- and long-term health consequences. DCD is the failure to acquire the ability to perform age-appropriate complex motor activities that cannot be explained by inadequate practice or instructions. The population of children with this condition is heterogeneous, and the etiology remains unknown. […] DCD’s etiology is not fully understood, but research has provided insights into potential factors contributing to the condition. Children with this disorder comprise a heterogeneous population, justifying the premise that multiple mechanisms may contribute to DCD. For example, studies suggest that DCD may be related to abnormal neurological maturation processes, including the under-activation of motor learning-associated brain regions and altered development of motor and sensory pathways. Psychological factors may also play a role.
  • #6 Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23963-dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd
    Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in childhood that makes it difficult to perform motor skills. It also causes issues with coordination. […] Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a chronic condition that begins in childhood that causes difficulties with motor (movement) skills and coordination. […] Dyspraxia can cause a wide range of issues with movement and coordination. […] In the latest edition of the American Psychiatric Associations Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), developmental coordination disorder is subcategorized as a motor disorder within the broader category of neurodevelopmental disorders. […] Performing coordinated movements and motor skills is a complex process that involves many different nerves and parts of your brain. Any issue in this process could potentially lead to difficulties with movement and coordination (dyspraxia).
  • #7 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    Developmental coordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia or DCD, is a prevalent condition often underrecognized by healthcare and educational professionals. This psychomotor development abnormality in an otherwise healthy child results in considerable short- and long-term health consequences. DCD is the failure to acquire the ability to perform age-appropriate complex motor activities that cannot be explained by inadequate practice or instructions. The population of children with this condition is heterogeneous, and the etiology remains unknown. […] DCD’s etiology is not fully understood, but research has provided insights into potential factors contributing to the condition. Children with this disorder comprise a heterogeneous population, justifying the premise that multiple mechanisms may contribute to DCD. For example, studies suggest that DCD may be related to abnormal neurological maturation processes, including the under-activation of motor learning-associated brain regions and altered development of motor and sensory pathways. Psychological factors may also play a role.
  • #8 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    CDC arises from aberrant processes in various parts of the cerebral cortex. Cerebellar abnormalities have also been implicated, particularly structural variations like gray matter volume changes and altered activation patterns. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. The motor difficulties may persist in adolescence and be associated with attentional problems, anxiety, low self-esteem, and obesity. […] Dysfunction in various brain areas is often the cause of motor difficulties in DCD. The neurologic examination should assess behavior, cognition, comprehension, vision, eye movements, coordination, motor activity, focal and lateralized deficits, tone, strength, and stretch reflexes. Children with DCD tend to have significantly longer movement times and less accuracy than controls.
  • #9 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    CDC arises from aberrant processes in various parts of the cerebral cortex. Cerebellar abnormalities have also been implicated, particularly structural variations like gray matter volume changes and altered activation patterns. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. The motor difficulties may persist in adolescence and be associated with attentional problems, anxiety, low self-esteem, and obesity. […] Dysfunction in various brain areas is often the cause of motor difficulties in DCD. The neurologic examination should assess behavior, cognition, comprehension, vision, eye movements, coordination, motor activity, focal and lateralized deficits, tone, strength, and stretch reflexes. Children with DCD tend to have significantly longer movement times and less accuracy than controls.
  • #10 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental disability in which a child’s motor coordination difficulties significantly interfere with activities of daily life or academic achievement, together with additional symptoms of diseases with childhood sensorimotor impairments, increases the risk of many cognitive problems. […] In recent studies, the main cause for the symptoms of DCD is believed to be the sensorimotor dysfunction produced by pathology in the central nervous system. […] Functional neuroimaging, pharmacologic, neuroanatomic, and animal studies are beginning to elucidate that cognitive development cannot be isolated from purely sensorimotor function and high-level thinking. […] The cerebellum as the core brain region responsible for motor control and motor learning has been firstly speculated to be implicated in DCD.
  • #11 Developmental coordination disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_coordination_disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as developmental motor coordination disorder, developmental dyspraxia, or simply dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired coordination of physical movements as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body. […] It is often described as disorder in skill acquisition, where the learning and execution of coordinated motor skills is substantially below that expected given the individual’s chronological age. […] A diagnosis of DCD is reached only in the absence of other neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease. […] Evidence from research and clinical practice indicates that DCD is not just a physical disorder, and there may be deficits in executive functions, behavioural organisation and emotional regulation that extend beyond the motor impairments and which are independent of diagnoses of co-morbidities.
  • #12 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental disability in which a child’s motor coordination difficulties significantly interfere with activities of daily life or academic achievement, together with additional symptoms of diseases with childhood sensorimotor impairments, increases the risk of many cognitive problems. […] In recent studies, the main cause for the symptoms of DCD is believed to be the sensorimotor dysfunction produced by pathology in the central nervous system. […] Functional neuroimaging, pharmacologic, neuroanatomic, and animal studies are beginning to elucidate that cognitive development cannot be isolated from purely sensorimotor function and high-level thinking. […] The cerebellum as the core brain region responsible for motor control and motor learning has been firstly speculated to be implicated in DCD.
  • #13 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    A potential mechanism linking the cerebellum to motor control and motor learning is complex and controversial. […] The PFC is recently regarded as motor-related brain region especially responsible for motor learning. […] The striatum is best known for its role in the planning and modulation of movement pathways but is also potentially involved in a wide variety of cognitive processes including executive function, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and habit formation. […] In summary, accumulated studies indicate that multiple diffuse, rather than specific, brain areas may be involved in DCD children, which consequently bring them about a wide range of cognitive impairments (e.g., attention-deficit and/or language disorder) except sensorimotor difficulties. […] Collectively, synaptic transmission and plasticity implicated in motor learning and other cognitive components probably interplay between sensorimotor and cognition in normal and DCD children, which needs to be proven in future.
  • #14 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental disability in which a child’s motor coordination difficulties significantly interfere with activities of daily life or academic achievement, together with additional symptoms of diseases with childhood sensorimotor impairments, increases the risk of many cognitive problems. […] In recent studies, the main cause for the symptoms of DCD is believed to be the sensorimotor dysfunction produced by pathology in the central nervous system. […] Functional neuroimaging, pharmacologic, neuroanatomic, and animal studies are beginning to elucidate that cognitive development cannot be isolated from purely sensorimotor function and high-level thinking. […] The cerebellum as the core brain region responsible for motor control and motor learning has been firstly speculated to be implicated in DCD.
  • #15 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    A potential mechanism linking the cerebellum to motor control and motor learning is complex and controversial. […] The PFC is recently regarded as motor-related brain region especially responsible for motor learning. […] The striatum is best known for its role in the planning and modulation of movement pathways but is also potentially involved in a wide variety of cognitive processes including executive function, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and habit formation. […] In summary, accumulated studies indicate that multiple diffuse, rather than specific, brain areas may be involved in DCD children, which consequently bring them about a wide range of cognitive impairments (e.g., attention-deficit and/or language disorder) except sensorimotor difficulties. […] Collectively, synaptic transmission and plasticity implicated in motor learning and other cognitive components probably interplay between sensorimotor and cognition in normal and DCD children, which needs to be proven in future.
  • #16 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #17 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental disability in which a child’s motor coordination difficulties significantly interfere with activities of daily life or academic achievement, together with additional symptoms of diseases with childhood sensorimotor impairments, increases the risk of many cognitive problems. […] In recent studies, the main cause for the symptoms of DCD is believed to be the sensorimotor dysfunction produced by pathology in the central nervous system. […] Functional neuroimaging, pharmacologic, neuroanatomic, and animal studies are beginning to elucidate that cognitive development cannot be isolated from purely sensorimotor function and high-level thinking. […] The cerebellum as the core brain region responsible for motor control and motor learning has been firstly speculated to be implicated in DCD.
  • #18 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    A potential mechanism linking the cerebellum to motor control and motor learning is complex and controversial. […] The PFC is recently regarded as motor-related brain region especially responsible for motor learning. […] The striatum is best known for its role in the planning and modulation of movement pathways but is also potentially involved in a wide variety of cognitive processes including executive function, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and habit formation. […] In summary, accumulated studies indicate that multiple diffuse, rather than specific, brain areas may be involved in DCD children, which consequently bring them about a wide range of cognitive impairments (e.g., attention-deficit and/or language disorder) except sensorimotor difficulties. […] Collectively, synaptic transmission and plasticity implicated in motor learning and other cognitive components probably interplay between sensorimotor and cognition in normal and DCD children, which needs to be proven in future.
  • #19 Understanding the mechanisms of cognitive impairments in developmental coordination disorder | Pediatric Research
    https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2013192
    A potential mechanism linking the cerebellum to motor control and motor learning is complex and controversial. […] The PFC is recently regarded as motor-related brain region especially responsible for motor learning. […] The striatum is best known for its role in the planning and modulation of movement pathways but is also potentially involved in a wide variety of cognitive processes including executive function, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and habit formation. […] In summary, accumulated studies indicate that multiple diffuse, rather than specific, brain areas may be involved in DCD children, which consequently bring them about a wide range of cognitive impairments (e.g., attention-deficit and/or language disorder) except sensorimotor difficulties. […] Collectively, synaptic transmission and plasticity implicated in motor learning and other cognitive components probably interplay between sensorimotor and cognition in normal and DCD children, which needs to be proven in future.
  • #20 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #21 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #22 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #23 Developmental Coordination Disorder DSM-5 315.4 (F82)
    https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/developmental-coordination-disorder-dsm–5-315.4-(f82)
    The gross and fine motor symptoms and disturbance of speech and language are often comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, impairment of mathematical ability and reading or writing (dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia), and abnormal muscle tone. […] It is estimated that about 5 per cent of school-age children are affected, although up to 10 per cent of children may be uncoordinated in some way. […] Neuropsychological evaluations have suggested dysfunction in the parietal lobes, cerebellum, hippocampus, basal ganglia and corpus callosum. […] One study of single-photon emission computed tomography indicated disruption of normal connections between cerebellum and cerebral areas involved in executing planned actions, visual-spatial perception and regulation of affect.
  • #24 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10741651/
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by non-progressive central motor impairments. Mild movement disorder features have been observed in DCD. Until now, the etiology of DCD has been unclear. Recent studies suggested a genetic substrate in some patients with DCD, but comprehensive knowledge about associated genes and underlying pathogenetic mechanisms is still lacking. […] We identified 12 genes associated with DCD in the literature, which are ubiquitously expressed in the central nervous system throughout brain development. These genes are involved in cellular processes, neural signaling, and nervous system development. There was a remarkable overlap (62%) in pathogenetic mechanisms between DCD-associated genes and genes linked with movement disorders. Our findings suggest that some patients might have a genetic etiology of DCD, which could be considered part of a pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #25 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10741651/
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by non-progressive central motor impairments. Mild movement disorder features have been observed in DCD. Until now, the etiology of DCD has been unclear. Recent studies suggested a genetic substrate in some patients with DCD, but comprehensive knowledge about associated genes and underlying pathogenetic mechanisms is still lacking. […] We identified 12 genes associated with DCD in the literature, which are ubiquitously expressed in the central nervous system throughout brain development. These genes are involved in cellular processes, neural signaling, and nervous system development. There was a remarkable overlap (62%) in pathogenetic mechanisms between DCD-associated genes and genes linked with movement disorders. Our findings suggest that some patients might have a genetic etiology of DCD, which could be considered part of a pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #26 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/12/1625
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by non-progressive central motor impairments. Mild movement disorder features have been observed in DCD. Until now, the etiology of DCD has been unclear. Recent studies suggested a genetic substrate in some patients with DCD, but comprehensive knowledge about associated genes and underlying pathogenetic mechanisms is still lacking. […] We identified 12 genes associated with DCD in the literature, which are ubiquitously expressed in the central nervous system throughout brain development. These genes are involved in cellular processes, neural signaling, and nervous system development. There was a remarkable overlap (62%) in pathogenetic mechanisms between DCD-associated genes and genes linked with movement disorders. Our findings suggest that some patients might have a genetic etiology of DCD, which could be considered part of a pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #27 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10741651/
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by non-progressive central motor impairments. Mild movement disorder features have been observed in DCD. Until now, the etiology of DCD has been unclear. Recent studies suggested a genetic substrate in some patients with DCD, but comprehensive knowledge about associated genes and underlying pathogenetic mechanisms is still lacking. […] We identified 12 genes associated with DCD in the literature, which are ubiquitously expressed in the central nervous system throughout brain development. These genes are involved in cellular processes, neural signaling, and nervous system development. There was a remarkable overlap (62%) in pathogenetic mechanisms between DCD-associated genes and genes linked with movement disorders. Our findings suggest that some patients might have a genetic etiology of DCD, which could be considered part of a pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #28 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/12/1625
    Our data show the association of 12 genes with DCD in the literature. These 12 DCD-associated genes are ubiquitously expressed in the central nervous system throughout brain development and are mainly involved in cellular processes, neural signaling, and nervous system development. These results are supportive of a genetic substrate in a subgroup of patients with DCD. Furthermore, the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms of the DCD-associated genes overlap substantially (62%) with those of several movement disorders, including ataxia, chorea, dystonia and/or myoclonus. This implies that the genetic substrate of DCD could be regarded as part of a broader pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #29 Pathogenetic Insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder Reveal Substantial Overlap with Movement Disorders
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10741651/
    The ubiquitous expression of the 12 DCD-associated genes in the CNS during development suggests a role for these 12 genes in the pathogenesis of a central developmental motor disorder, such as DCD. […] Our findings indicate the existence of a genetic etiological subgroup in DCD, whose pathogenetic mechanisms overlap substantially with those of movement disorders. These data suggest that the genetic subgroup of DCD belongs to a broader pathogenetic movement disorder spectrum.
  • #30 Dyspraxia and Epilepsy – The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation
    https://www.defeatingepilepsy.org/living-with-epilepsy-series/dyspraxia-and-epilepsy/
    Dyspraxia, clinically referred to as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a neurodevelopmental movement and coordination problem. The condition is marked by difficulties in planning out and executing motor tasks. Poorly executed actions stem from a failure to relay messages to the nerves, making this a brain-based disorder. The etiology of dyspraxia remains unclear, however low birth weight, prenatal substance exposure, and genetic predispositions to developmental coordination disorder have been identified as risk factors. A possible explanation for the relationship between DCD and epilepsy includes gene deletion, precisely 16p11.2, a common genetic marker for neurodevelopmental disabilities. 16p11.2 mutations can generate varying levels of delays and impairments in terms of language, social skills, and maladaptive behaviors, including epilepsy and developmental coordination disorder, the latter of which is present in a significant portion of carriers, 32-58%. Further research directed toward exploring genetic and environmental causes is needed to understand the presence of epileptiform activity in the brains of individuals with developmental coordination disorder.
  • #31 Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23963-dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd
    Researchers arent sure of the exact cause of dyspraxia. But being born pre-term (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and having a low birth weight put children at higher risk for having dyspraxia. […] Dyspraxia should be diagnosed by a team of professionals qualified to examine the specific criteria for the condition. […] For a child to be diagnosed with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), they typically need to meet all of the following criteria: Their motor skills are significantly below the level expected. Their lack of motor skills and coordination affects their daily activities and achievements at school. Symptoms of dyspraxia first developed during an early stage of their development. Their difficulty with motor skills isnt better explained by other medical conditions. […] Theres no cure for dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), but different types of therapies, such as occupational therapy and physical therapy, can help children and adults with dyspraxia improve their motor skills and coordination.
  • #32
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia/
    Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination. It causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily activities for their age, and appear to move clumsily. […] Doing co-ordinated movements is a complex process that involves many different nerves and parts of the brain. Any problem in this process could potentially lead to difficulties with movement and co-ordination. […] It’s not usually clear why co-ordination doesn’t develop as well as other abilities in children with DCD. However, a number of risk factors that can increase a child’s likelihood of developing DCD have been identified. […] Treatment for DCD will be tailored to your child and usually involves a number of different healthcare professionals working together.
  • #33 Dyspraxia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151951
    A child may have an increased risk of developing DCD if they: […] Dyspraxia, or DCD, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects balance, coordination, and movement. DCD affects a persons fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and motor planning. It does not affect intelligence. […] Researchers have not yet found the causes of DCD, but factors such as premature birth, low birth weight, and family history of the condition can increase a childs risk of developing it.
  • #34 Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23963-dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd
    Researchers arent sure of the exact cause of dyspraxia. But being born pre-term (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and having a low birth weight put children at higher risk for having dyspraxia. […] Dyspraxia should be diagnosed by a team of professionals qualified to examine the specific criteria for the condition. […] For a child to be diagnosed with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), they typically need to meet all of the following criteria: Their motor skills are significantly below the level expected. Their lack of motor skills and coordination affects their daily activities and achievements at school. Symptoms of dyspraxia first developed during an early stage of their development. Their difficulty with motor skills isnt better explained by other medical conditions. […] Theres no cure for dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), but different types of therapies, such as occupational therapy and physical therapy, can help children and adults with dyspraxia improve their motor skills and coordination.
  • #35 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
  • #36 Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23963-dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd
    Researchers arent sure of the exact cause of dyspraxia. But being born pre-term (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and having a low birth weight put children at higher risk for having dyspraxia. […] Dyspraxia should be diagnosed by a team of professionals qualified to examine the specific criteria for the condition. […] For a child to be diagnosed with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), they typically need to meet all of the following criteria: Their motor skills are significantly below the level expected. Their lack of motor skills and coordination affects their daily activities and achievements at school. Symptoms of dyspraxia first developed during an early stage of their development. Their difficulty with motor skills isnt better explained by other medical conditions. […] Theres no cure for dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), but different types of therapies, such as occupational therapy and physical therapy, can help children and adults with dyspraxia improve their motor skills and coordination.
  • #37 Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – What is Dyspraxia/DCD?
    https://www.dyspraxia.ie/What-is-Dyspraxia-DCD
    Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in Ireland and the UK, is a common disorder affecting fine or gross motor co-ordination in children and adults. This condition is formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation. […] A person with dyspraxia does not 'outgrow’ the condition as used to be thought but learns the skills to adapt and manage motor coordination and executive planning challenges. […] It is relatively common for people with dyspraxia to experience other co-occurring conditions which can further impact on daily life. The most commonly occuring conditions include ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and social and emotional difficulties. […] Currently no biological explanation for Dyspraxia/DCD. Has been linked to genetic predisposition, premature birth and low birth weight.
  • #38 Dyspraxia – symptoms, treatments and causes | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dyspraxia
    Dyspraxia is a neurological (brain) condition. […] Its also called developmental coordination disorder (DCD). […] The causes of dyspraxia arent well understood. […] It is thought to be caused by a problem with the way connections develop between the nerves in the brain. […] There seems to be a strong genetic link children with dyspraxia tend to have a parent with dyspraxia. […] Its also linked to complications during pregnancy and birth.
  • #39 Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – What is Dyspraxia/DCD?
    https://www.dyspraxia.ie/What-is-Dyspraxia-DCD
    Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in Ireland and the UK, is a common disorder affecting fine or gross motor co-ordination in children and adults. This condition is formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation. […] A person with dyspraxia does not 'outgrow’ the condition as used to be thought but learns the skills to adapt and manage motor coordination and executive planning challenges. […] It is relatively common for people with dyspraxia to experience other co-occurring conditions which can further impact on daily life. The most commonly occuring conditions include ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and social and emotional difficulties. […] Currently no biological explanation for Dyspraxia/DCD. Has been linked to genetic predisposition, premature birth and low birth weight.
  • #40 Dyspraxia – symptoms, treatments and causes | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/dyspraxia
    Dyspraxia is a neurological (brain) condition. […] Its also called developmental coordination disorder (DCD). […] The causes of dyspraxia arent well understood. […] It is thought to be caused by a problem with the way connections develop between the nerves in the brain. […] There seems to be a strong genetic link children with dyspraxia tend to have a parent with dyspraxia. […] Its also linked to complications during pregnancy and birth.
  • #41 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
  • #42 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
  • #43 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Dyspraxia can cause classroom learning issues that may affect your child’s progress, and also their self-esteem. […] Dyspraxia is a common condition, affecting as many as 10% of children in the UK to varying degrees. […] There is no cure for dyspraxia but the condition can improve as a child grows and adapts. Early diagnosis and treatment of dyspraxia are very important.
  • #44 SciELO Brazil – Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence
    https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/
    Another strong body of literature has linked the potential cause of DCD to deficits in planning motor actions, and, confirming that hypothesis, several studies have documented deficits in motor imagery in children with DCD. […] However, another line of research proposes that DCD is a result of a deficit in the relationship between perception and action. […] The confirmation of this hypothesis and current findings suggest that interventions for DCD should also focus on physical and psychosocial well-being, such as participation in physical activities and the establishment of global self-worth.
  • #45 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #46 SciELO Brazil – Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence
    https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/
    Another strong body of literature has linked the potential cause of DCD to deficits in planning motor actions, and, confirming that hypothesis, several studies have documented deficits in motor imagery in children with DCD. […] However, another line of research proposes that DCD is a result of a deficit in the relationship between perception and action. […] The confirmation of this hypothesis and current findings suggest that interventions for DCD should also focus on physical and psychosocial well-being, such as participation in physical activities and the establishment of global self-worth.
  • #47 SciELO Brazil – Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence
    https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/
    Another strong body of literature has linked the potential cause of DCD to deficits in planning motor actions, and, confirming that hypothesis, several studies have documented deficits in motor imagery in children with DCD. […] However, another line of research proposes that DCD is a result of a deficit in the relationship between perception and action. […] The confirmation of this hypothesis and current findings suggest that interventions for DCD should also focus on physical and psychosocial well-being, such as participation in physical activities and the establishment of global self-worth.
  • #48 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #49 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #50 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    The importance of early diagnosis In school, children with poor fine motor skills such as handwriting and scissor skills are typically picked up in the early school grades. However, children that exhibit ADHD and DCD are often not picked up, as the teachers are more preoccupied with the inattention and/or hyperactivity behaviors and overlook the fine motor issues. […] In Sweden, the term DAMPdeficit of attention, motor planning, and perceptionis used to describe the combination of ADHD and DCD. […] We know that ADHD rarely occurs alone and that most children with ADHD will have at least one other diagnosis such as dyslexia, anxiety, sleep disorder, and so forth. About fifty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will have co-occurring DCD but many go unrecognized. […] It is important to recognize these motor difficulties because children with DCD are more likely to develop academic and behavioral problems, demonstrate low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and they are at greater risk of becoming overweight.
  • #51 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #52 (DOC) Developmental Coordination Disorder of Childhood: Dyspraxia
    https://www.academia.edu/24073733/Developmental_Coordination_Disorder_of_Childhood_Dyspraxia
    Globally, Dyspraxia affects every aspect of the childs life: learning, eating (chewing), activities of daily living like dressing and toileting, coordination, every sport, recess, speech, visual motor tasks, tactile and kinesthetic abilities, social skills (eye contact and making small talk.) There is nothing not affected. It is highly underdiagnosed in the US, unlike in the UK where it is not only more readily diagnosed, but the school systems are more proactive in therapies for children who are affected and greater efforts are made to support pupils with this disorder. […] „The Dyspraxia Foundation says that for most children there is no known cause, although it is thought to be an immaturity of neuron development in the brain rather than brain damage they have no clinical neurological abnormality to explain their condition.”
  • #53 Dyspraxia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151951
    Dyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects coordination and movement. Healthcare professionals typically refer to this condition as developmental coordination disorder (DCD). […] DCD is a neurological disorder that affects a persons balance, coordination, and motor skills, including the following types of movement: […] Scientists do not yet know what causes DCD. Experts believe the condition may occur when motor neurons (the nerve cells that control a persons muscles) do not develop correctly. If motor neurons cannot form proper connections for any reason, the brain will take much longer to process data. […] According to the Disability and Dyslexia Service at the Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom, studies suggest that DCD may be caused by an immaturity of neuron development in the brain, rather than by any specific brain damage.
  • #54 Developmental Coordination Disorder DSM-5 315.4 (F82)
    https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/developmental-coordination-disorder-dsm–5-315.4-(f82)
    Disorders of attention, behavior, cognition, coordination and learning that are usually identified in childhood were classified in previous editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorders as Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence. […] The first modern description of developmental coordination disorder was the report of congenital maladroitness by Collier in 1900. […] Ayres (1972) suggested that motor incoordination could result from inefficient organization of sensory information within the central nervous system (sensory integration disorder), and developed diagnostic tests and treatment protocols. […] Gubbay (1978) identified the clumsy child syndrome, in which the predominant difficulty was dyspraxia, the inability to carry out motor actions despite normal strength and sensation.
  • #55 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #56 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #57 Developmental coordination disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_coordination_disorder
    In addition to the physical or motor impairments, developmental coordination disorder is associated with problems with memory, especially working memory. […] People with developmental coordination disorder sometimes have difficulty moderating the amount of sensory information that their body is constantly sending them, so as a result these dyspraxic people may be prone to sensory overload and panic attacks. […] Moderate to extreme difficulty doing physical tasks is experienced by some people with dyspraxia, and fatigue is common because so much energy is expended trying to execute physical movements correctly.
  • #58 Developmental coordination disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_coordination_disorder
    In addition to the physical or motor impairments, developmental coordination disorder is associated with problems with memory, especially working memory. […] People with developmental coordination disorder sometimes have difficulty moderating the amount of sensory information that their body is constantly sending them, so as a result these dyspraxic people may be prone to sensory overload and panic attacks. […] Moderate to extreme difficulty doing physical tasks is experienced by some people with dyspraxia, and fatigue is common because so much energy is expended trying to execute physical movements correctly.
  • #59 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    CDC arises from aberrant processes in various parts of the cerebral cortex. Cerebellar abnormalities have also been implicated, particularly structural variations like gray matter volume changes and altered activation patterns. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. The motor difficulties may persist in adolescence and be associated with attentional problems, anxiety, low self-esteem, and obesity. […] Dysfunction in various brain areas is often the cause of motor difficulties in DCD. The neurologic examination should assess behavior, cognition, comprehension, vision, eye movements, coordination, motor activity, focal and lateralized deficits, tone, strength, and stretch reflexes. Children with DCD tend to have significantly longer movement times and less accuracy than controls.
  • #60 Developmental coordination disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_coordination_disorder
    In addition to the physical or motor impairments, developmental coordination disorder is associated with problems with memory, especially working memory. […] People with developmental coordination disorder sometimes have difficulty moderating the amount of sensory information that their body is constantly sending them, so as a result these dyspraxic people may be prone to sensory overload and panic attacks. […] Moderate to extreme difficulty doing physical tasks is experienced by some people with dyspraxia, and fatigue is common because so much energy is expended trying to execute physical movements correctly.
  • #61 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common condition which mainly affects motor co-ordination – the way the body organises and carries out movement-related tasks. […] Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder, which means that it develops in childhood. Motor milestones, such as the age of first walking may be delayed. […] Dyspraxia is thought to be a problem with the way the connections develop between some of the nerve pathways in the brain. These connections are not all present at birth – they develop as we learn to do things as a child (this is sometimes referred to as brain 'plasticity’, or the ability of the brain to organise itself according to the tasks it is given). […] Our ability to learn new tasks (and to form new connections) is greatest in childhood; however, in children with dyspraxia, it is thought that the fifth step in this process, involving connections to the motor neurons, develops at a slower rate.
  • #62 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common condition which mainly affects motor co-ordination – the way the body organises and carries out movement-related tasks. […] Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder, which means that it develops in childhood. Motor milestones, such as the age of first walking may be delayed. […] Dyspraxia is thought to be a problem with the way the connections develop between some of the nerve pathways in the brain. These connections are not all present at birth – they develop as we learn to do things as a child (this is sometimes referred to as brain 'plasticity’, or the ability of the brain to organise itself according to the tasks it is given). […] Our ability to learn new tasks (and to form new connections) is greatest in childhood; however, in children with dyspraxia, it is thought that the fifth step in this process, involving connections to the motor neurons, develops at a slower rate.
  • #63 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a common condition which mainly affects motor co-ordination – the way the body organises and carries out movement-related tasks. […] Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder, which means that it develops in childhood. Motor milestones, such as the age of first walking may be delayed. […] Dyspraxia is thought to be a problem with the way the connections develop between some of the nerve pathways in the brain. These connections are not all present at birth – they develop as we learn to do things as a child (this is sometimes referred to as brain 'plasticity’, or the ability of the brain to organise itself according to the tasks it is given). […] Our ability to learn new tasks (and to form new connections) is greatest in childhood; however, in children with dyspraxia, it is thought that the fifth step in this process, involving connections to the motor neurons, develops at a slower rate.
  • #64 Developmental Coordination Disorder
    https://canchild.ca/en/diagnoses/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in a child being unable to perform common, everyday tasks. By definition, children with DCD do not have an identifiable medical or neurological condition that explains their coordination problems. […] DCD is commonly associated with other developmental conditions, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), speech-language delays and emotional and behavioural problems. […] While it was once thought that children with DCD would simply outgrow their motor difficulties, research tells us that DCD persists throughout adolescence into adulthood.
  • #65 Developmental coordination disorder: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001533.htm
    Developmental coordination disorder is a childhood disorder. It leads to poor coordination and clumsiness. […] Developmental coordination disorder may occur alone or with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also occur with other learning disorders, such as communication disorders or disorder of written expression. […] Children with developmental coordination disorder have problems with motor coordination compared to other children the same age. […] Physical causes and other types of learning disabilities must be ruled out before the diagnosis can be confirmed. […] Physical education and perceptual motor training (combining movement with tasks that require thinking, like math or reading) are the best ways to treat coordination disorder. […] How well a child does depends on the severity of the disorder. The disorder does not get worse over time. It most often continues into adulthood.
  • #66 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
  • #67 Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – What is Dyspraxia/DCD?
    https://www.dyspraxia.ie/What-is-Dyspraxia-DCD
    Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD), also known as Dyspraxia in Ireland and the UK, is a common disorder affecting fine or gross motor co-ordination in children and adults. This condition is formally recognised by international organisations including the World Health Organisation. […] A person with dyspraxia does not 'outgrow’ the condition as used to be thought but learns the skills to adapt and manage motor coordination and executive planning challenges. […] It is relatively common for people with dyspraxia to experience other co-occurring conditions which can further impact on daily life. The most commonly occuring conditions include ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and social and emotional difficulties. […] Currently no biological explanation for Dyspraxia/DCD. Has been linked to genetic predisposition, premature birth and low birth weight.
  • #68 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    The importance of early diagnosis In school, children with poor fine motor skills such as handwriting and scissor skills are typically picked up in the early school grades. However, children that exhibit ADHD and DCD are often not picked up, as the teachers are more preoccupied with the inattention and/or hyperactivity behaviors and overlook the fine motor issues. […] In Sweden, the term DAMPdeficit of attention, motor planning, and perceptionis used to describe the combination of ADHD and DCD. […] We know that ADHD rarely occurs alone and that most children with ADHD will have at least one other diagnosis such as dyslexia, anxiety, sleep disorder, and so forth. About fifty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will have co-occurring DCD but many go unrecognized. […] It is important to recognize these motor difficulties because children with DCD are more likely to develop academic and behavioral problems, demonstrate low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and they are at greater risk of becoming overweight.
  • #69 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    Developmental coordination disorder is a common condition that co-occurs with ADHD. About fifty percent of school-age students with ADHD also have DCD; yet this often goes unrecognized, and students miss out on the help that could be available to them. […] DCD is a developmental motor disorder that results in performance of everyday activities that require motor coordination being substantially below that of age expectation. It significantly interferes with academic achievement or activities of daily living that is not due to a medical condition. DCD manifests in marked delays in achieving motor milestones, dropping things, often described as clumsy, generally poor in sports and handwriting. […] Like ADHD, DCD is a developmental disorder. Motor skills change over time as the child grows and the nervous and muscular systems develop.
  • #70 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    The importance of early diagnosis In school, children with poor fine motor skills such as handwriting and scissor skills are typically picked up in the early school grades. However, children that exhibit ADHD and DCD are often not picked up, as the teachers are more preoccupied with the inattention and/or hyperactivity behaviors and overlook the fine motor issues. […] In Sweden, the term DAMPdeficit of attention, motor planning, and perceptionis used to describe the combination of ADHD and DCD. […] We know that ADHD rarely occurs alone and that most children with ADHD will have at least one other diagnosis such as dyslexia, anxiety, sleep disorder, and so forth. About fifty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will have co-occurring DCD but many go unrecognized. […] It is important to recognize these motor difficulties because children with DCD are more likely to develop academic and behavioral problems, demonstrate low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and they are at greater risk of becoming overweight.
  • #71 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
  • #72 Harnessing real-life experiences: the development of guidelines to communicate research findings on Developmental Coordination Disorder/dyspraxia | Research Involvement and Engagement | Full Text
    https://researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40900-024-00611-0
    These research-informed guidelines, written by academics predominately for other academics and clinicians, provide a thorough overview of DCD along with recommendations that consider five key areas: mechanisms, assessment, intervention, psycho-social and adolescents/adults. […] DCD also frequently co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. […] In many cases DCD persists well into adolescence and adulthood, with 50% to 70% of children continuing to have motor difficulties. […] Despite a prevalence rate equivalent to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and higher than autism spectrum disorder, DCD is less well understood in wider society by doctors, teachers, employers and the general public. […] The DCD-UK committee identified the need to co-create its remit with the community and set about recruiting a DCD Research Advisory Group (DCD-RAG).
  • #73 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.
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  • #75 Developmental Coordination Disorder
    https://canchild.ca/en/diagnoses/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in a child being unable to perform common, everyday tasks. By definition, children with DCD do not have an identifiable medical or neurological condition that explains their coordination problems. […] DCD is commonly associated with other developmental conditions, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), speech-language delays and emotional and behavioural problems. […] While it was once thought that children with DCD would simply outgrow their motor difficulties, research tells us that DCD persists throughout adolescence into adulthood.
  • #76 Developmental Coordination Disorder DSM-5 315.4 (F82)
    https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/developmental-coordination-disorder-dsm–5-315.4-(f82)
    The gross and fine motor symptoms and disturbance of speech and language are often comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, impairment of mathematical ability and reading or writing (dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia), and abnormal muscle tone. […] It is estimated that about 5 per cent of school-age children are affected, although up to 10 per cent of children may be uncoordinated in some way. […] Neuropsychological evaluations have suggested dysfunction in the parietal lobes, cerebellum, hippocampus, basal ganglia and corpus callosum. […] One study of single-photon emission computed tomography indicated disruption of normal connections between cerebellum and cerebral areas involved in executing planned actions, visual-spatial perception and regulation of affect.
  • #77 Developmental Coordination Disorder
    https://canchild.ca/en/diagnoses/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in a child being unable to perform common, everyday tasks. By definition, children with DCD do not have an identifiable medical or neurological condition that explains their coordination problems. […] DCD is commonly associated with other developmental conditions, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), speech-language delays and emotional and behavioural problems. […] While it was once thought that children with DCD would simply outgrow their motor difficulties, research tells us that DCD persists throughout adolescence into adulthood.
  • #78 Recognising developmental coordination disorder in Foundation Phase classrooms
    http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2223-76822020000100044
    Teachers claim that learners with DCD have significantly more emotional and behavioural problems than their typically developing peers. […] The frustration experienced may result in aggressive behaviour, which in turn may have a cascade effect. […] Although DCD is classified as a motor disorder according to the DSM 5, the impact of the disorder is far-reaching. The multidomain impact of DCD, coupled with the cascade effects, result in teachers being able to recognise the effects of DCD in all domains of functioning within classrooms. […] For Foundation Phase teachers to recognise learners who have DCD, teachers need an awareness of the clusters of symptoms that could be displayed.
  • #79 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    The importance of early diagnosis In school, children with poor fine motor skills such as handwriting and scissor skills are typically picked up in the early school grades. However, children that exhibit ADHD and DCD are often not picked up, as the teachers are more preoccupied with the inattention and/or hyperactivity behaviors and overlook the fine motor issues. […] In Sweden, the term DAMPdeficit of attention, motor planning, and perceptionis used to describe the combination of ADHD and DCD. […] We know that ADHD rarely occurs alone and that most children with ADHD will have at least one other diagnosis such as dyslexia, anxiety, sleep disorder, and so forth. About fifty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will have co-occurring DCD but many go unrecognized. […] It is important to recognize these motor difficulties because children with DCD are more likely to develop academic and behavioral problems, demonstrate low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and they are at greater risk of becoming overweight.
  • #80 The Double Whammy: ADHD + DCD – CHADD
    https://chadd.org/attention-article/the-double-whammy-adhd-dcd/
    The importance of early diagnosis In school, children with poor fine motor skills such as handwriting and scissor skills are typically picked up in the early school grades. However, children that exhibit ADHD and DCD are often not picked up, as the teachers are more preoccupied with the inattention and/or hyperactivity behaviors and overlook the fine motor issues. […] In Sweden, the term DAMPdeficit of attention, motor planning, and perceptionis used to describe the combination of ADHD and DCD. […] We know that ADHD rarely occurs alone and that most children with ADHD will have at least one other diagnosis such as dyslexia, anxiety, sleep disorder, and so forth. About fifty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will have co-occurring DCD but many go unrecognized. […] It is important to recognize these motor difficulties because children with DCD are more likely to develop academic and behavioral problems, demonstrate low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, and they are at greater risk of becoming overweight.
  • #81 Developmental coordination disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_coordination_disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as developmental motor coordination disorder, developmental dyspraxia, or simply dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired coordination of physical movements as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body. […] It is often described as disorder in skill acquisition, where the learning and execution of coordinated motor skills is substantially below that expected given the individual’s chronological age. […] A diagnosis of DCD is reached only in the absence of other neurological impairments such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease. […] Evidence from research and clinical practice indicates that DCD is not just a physical disorder, and there may be deficits in executive functions, behavioural organisation and emotional regulation that extend beyond the motor impairments and which are independent of diagnoses of co-morbidities.
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    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-018-0129-2
    The complexity and heterogeneity in DCD presents challenges in attempts to understand the mechanisms underpinning motor skills, let alone how these relate to organisation of behaviour and emotion. […] A transactional framework has been introduced to capture the experience and perceptions of individuals and how these may be influenced by the contexts in which activities take place and their interactions with others. […] Evidence from research and clinical practice indicates that DCD is not just a physical construct. Although co-occurring mental health difficulties have been identified in many people with DCD, there is increasing evidence reflecting deficits in executive functions, behavioural organisation and emotional regulation that extend beyond the motor impairments and which are independent of additional diagnoses. […] Adopting multi-dimensional and transactional models will be essential to support an understanding of the organisational and emotional issues presenting in DCD.
  • #83 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) | Treatment & Management | Point of Care
    https://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/148754
    Accurate motor execution requires the harmonic integration of strength, balance, and proprioceptive, vestibular, visuospatial, and procedural learning. […] Studies show that children with DCD tend to present with abnormal brain activation patterns and white matter connections on functional MRI. […] Parietal, frontal, and cerebellar cortex areas are those mainly implicated in DCD. […] Neurodevelopmental tasks aim to tune the nervous system to the environment. Motor development is key to early environmental exploration and development of the child’s concept of the outer world. […] Motor development disturbances may bias an individual’s perception of the environment and their body’s boundaries. […] Early signs of DCD may include delayed motor milestone achievement and difficulty completing age-appropriate everyday tasks such as brushing the teeth, catching a ball, cutting paper, and writing. […] The condition’s effect on a child’s development is critical.
  • #84 SciELO Brazil – Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence
    https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by impairments in the development of motor coordination. The uncoordinated movements of children with DCD lead to performance difficulties in daily life activities and academic settings. […] DCD may be defined in different ways. In general, it is understood as poor motor proficiency that significantly interferes with daily living activities. […] DCD is a highly prevalent and co-morbid condition, and children with DCD represent a significant portion of the school-aged population. We determined that motor difficulties in DCD are associated with several and severe consequences in performance of activities of daily living, academic achievement, as well as problems in physical and mental health. […] DCD is a very heterogeneous condition, with distinctions in the type and level of motor skill impairment of each individual. This variety in patterns supports the notion that there are underlying neurodevelopmental mechanisms associated with this condition.
  • #85 SciELO Brazil – Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): An overview of the condition and research evidence
    https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by impairments in the development of motor coordination. The uncoordinated movements of children with DCD lead to performance difficulties in daily life activities and academic settings. […] DCD may be defined in different ways. In general, it is understood as poor motor proficiency that significantly interferes with daily living activities. […] DCD is a highly prevalent and co-morbid condition, and children with DCD represent a significant portion of the school-aged population. We determined that motor difficulties in DCD are associated with several and severe consequences in performance of activities of daily living, academic achievement, as well as problems in physical and mental health. […] DCD is a very heterogeneous condition, with distinctions in the type and level of motor skill impairment of each individual. This variety in patterns supports the notion that there are underlying neurodevelopmental mechanisms associated with this condition.
  • #86 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    Recent meta-analyses reveal that the most effective DCD therapies are task-oriented approaches, motor-training programs, and physical therapy. Task-oriented approaches are therapeutic interventions that help improve independence in performing ADLs, such as personal care, leisure activities, arts, and academic activities. […] DCD’s differential diagnosis is vast and includes conditions presenting with both motor, coordination, and academic difficulties such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability, muscular dystrophy, sensory processing disorder, specific learning disorder, anxiety, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, brain tumors, and intellectual disability. […] Delayed diagnosis and treatment of DCD may lead to short- and long-term health and psychosocial complications. Motor milestone delays may affect the child’s physical fitness. Children with DCD participate less in team sports and may develop decreased flexibility, strength, and endurance.
  • #87 Developmental coordination disorder: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001533.htm
    Developmental coordination disorder can lead to learning problems, low self-esteem resulting from poor ability at sports and teasing by other children, repeated injuries, and weight gain as a result of not wanting to participate in physical activities, such as sports. […] Families who are affected by this condition should try to recognize problems early and have them treated. Early treatment will lead to future success.
  • #88 Children | Special Issue : Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
    https://www.mdpi.com/si/231101
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child’s ability to execute coordinated gross and fine movements, resulting in slow, awkward, or imprecise actions and challenges in acquiring new motor skills, poor balance, and difficulties with daily activities such as grasping objects, dressing, and writing. […] It is essential to understand that DCD is not attributed to organic, intellectual, or psychological factors, but rather to abnormalities in the brain regions that manage motor information processing. […] Additionally, DCD is commonly linked with other disorders, including developmental language disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive impairments. […] The limited mobility can elevate the risk of obesity and may contribute to social challenges such as isolation, decreased involvement in sports, social activities, or social interactions, and difficulties in establishing friendships.
  • #89 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    Recent meta-analyses reveal that the most effective DCD therapies are task-oriented approaches, motor-training programs, and physical therapy. Task-oriented approaches are therapeutic interventions that help improve independence in performing ADLs, such as personal care, leisure activities, arts, and academic activities. […] DCD’s differential diagnosis is vast and includes conditions presenting with both motor, coordination, and academic difficulties such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability, muscular dystrophy, sensory processing disorder, specific learning disorder, anxiety, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, brain tumors, and intellectual disability. […] Delayed diagnosis and treatment of DCD may lead to short- and long-term health and psychosocial complications. Motor milestone delays may affect the child’s physical fitness. Children with DCD participate less in team sports and may develop decreased flexibility, strength, and endurance.
  • #90 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    Recent meta-analyses reveal that the most effective DCD therapies are task-oriented approaches, motor-training programs, and physical therapy. Task-oriented approaches are therapeutic interventions that help improve independence in performing ADLs, such as personal care, leisure activities, arts, and academic activities. […] DCD’s differential diagnosis is vast and includes conditions presenting with both motor, coordination, and academic difficulties such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability, muscular dystrophy, sensory processing disorder, specific learning disorder, anxiety, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, brain tumors, and intellectual disability. […] Delayed diagnosis and treatment of DCD may lead to short- and long-term health and psychosocial complications. Motor milestone delays may affect the child’s physical fitness. Children with DCD participate less in team sports and may develop decreased flexibility, strength, and endurance.
  • #91 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Dyspraxia can cause classroom learning issues that may affect your child’s progress, and also their self-esteem. […] Dyspraxia is a common condition, affecting as many as 10% of children in the UK to varying degrees. […] There is no cure for dyspraxia but the condition can improve as a child grows and adapts. Early diagnosis and treatment of dyspraxia are very important.
  • #92 Children | Special Issue : Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
    https://www.mdpi.com/si/231101
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child’s ability to execute coordinated gross and fine movements, resulting in slow, awkward, or imprecise actions and challenges in acquiring new motor skills, poor balance, and difficulties with daily activities such as grasping objects, dressing, and writing. […] It is essential to understand that DCD is not attributed to organic, intellectual, or psychological factors, but rather to abnormalities in the brain regions that manage motor information processing. […] Additionally, DCD is commonly linked with other disorders, including developmental language disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and cognitive impairments. […] The limited mobility can elevate the risk of obesity and may contribute to social challenges such as isolation, decreased involvement in sports, social activities, or social interactions, and difficulties in establishing friendships.
  • #93 Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23963-dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd
    Its important to remember that no two children with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) are affected in the same way. […] If your child has dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), they may experience frustration when they understand how to perform a certain action, such as throwing a ball, but are unable to accurately perform the movement.
  • #94 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    Recent meta-analyses reveal that the most effective DCD therapies are task-oriented approaches, motor-training programs, and physical therapy. Task-oriented approaches are therapeutic interventions that help improve independence in performing ADLs, such as personal care, leisure activities, arts, and academic activities. […] DCD’s differential diagnosis is vast and includes conditions presenting with both motor, coordination, and academic difficulties such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability, muscular dystrophy, sensory processing disorder, specific learning disorder, anxiety, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy, brain tumors, and intellectual disability. […] Delayed diagnosis and treatment of DCD may lead to short- and long-term health and psychosocial complications. Motor milestone delays may affect the child’s physical fitness. Children with DCD participate less in team sports and may develop decreased flexibility, strength, and endurance.
  • #95 Children | Special Issue : Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
    https://www.mdpi.com/si/231101
    Furthermore, children with DCD may encounter psychosocial difficulties, including anxiety and depression. […] Therefore, early identification and intervention are vital for enhancing the long-term outlook. […] To enhance our understanding of DCD, we invite submissions that explore a range of topics, including but not limited to the following areas: 1. Performing a comprehensive evaluation of children’s body functions and structures, their activities and participation, as well as the environmental factors at play. […] The development and assessment of intervention strategies aimed at improving cognitive-motor and psycho-social skills are important. […] These contributions should enhance our comprehension of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and its effects on motor skill development, cognitive abilities, and psychosocial behavior.
  • #96 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #97 Recognising developmental coordination disorder in Foundation Phase classrooms
    http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2223-76822020000100044
    Teachers claim that learners with DCD have significantly more emotional and behavioural problems than their typically developing peers. […] The frustration experienced may result in aggressive behaviour, which in turn may have a cascade effect. […] Although DCD is classified as a motor disorder according to the DSM 5, the impact of the disorder is far-reaching. The multidomain impact of DCD, coupled with the cascade effects, result in teachers being able to recognise the effects of DCD in all domains of functioning within classrooms. […] For Foundation Phase teachers to recognise learners who have DCD, teachers need an awareness of the clusters of symptoms that could be displayed.
  • #98 Recognising developmental coordination disorder in Foundation Phase classrooms
    http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2223-76822020000100044
    Teachers claim that learners with DCD have significantly more emotional and behavioural problems than their typically developing peers. […] The frustration experienced may result in aggressive behaviour, which in turn may have a cascade effect. […] Although DCD is classified as a motor disorder according to the DSM 5, the impact of the disorder is far-reaching. The multidomain impact of DCD, coupled with the cascade effects, result in teachers being able to recognise the effects of DCD in all domains of functioning within classrooms. […] For Foundation Phase teachers to recognise learners who have DCD, teachers need an awareness of the clusters of symptoms that could be displayed.
  • #99 Recognising developmental coordination disorder in Foundation Phase classrooms
    http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2223-76822020000100044
    Teachers claim that learners with DCD have significantly more emotional and behavioural problems than their typically developing peers. […] The frustration experienced may result in aggressive behaviour, which in turn may have a cascade effect. […] Although DCD is classified as a motor disorder according to the DSM 5, the impact of the disorder is far-reaching. The multidomain impact of DCD, coupled with the cascade effects, result in teachers being able to recognise the effects of DCD in all domains of functioning within classrooms. […] For Foundation Phase teachers to recognise learners who have DCD, teachers need an awareness of the clusters of symptoms that could be displayed.
  • #100 Children | Special Issue : Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
    https://www.mdpi.com/si/231101
    Furthermore, children with DCD may encounter psychosocial difficulties, including anxiety and depression. […] Therefore, early identification and intervention are vital for enhancing the long-term outlook. […] To enhance our understanding of DCD, we invite submissions that explore a range of topics, including but not limited to the following areas: 1. Performing a comprehensive evaluation of children’s body functions and structures, their activities and participation, as well as the environmental factors at play. […] The development and assessment of intervention strategies aimed at improving cognitive-motor and psycho-social skills are important. […] These contributions should enhance our comprehension of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and its effects on motor skill development, cognitive abilities, and psychosocial behavior.
  • #101 I Have Dyspraxia, a.k.a. DCD. Why Doesn’t America Understand It? | Marie Claire
    https://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a35292137/dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-america/
    Unfortunately, DCD isn’t well understood in any country. […] Research has shown that children with DCD are far more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression and those are the kids lucky enough to get a diagnosis. […] It often comes with conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech impairments, and so on, which are more prominent and more visible, in a way. […] The core of DCD is motor difficulties, Tamplain explains. DCD is a disorder of exclusion. To diagnose it, we need to exclude a whole lot of other things. […] Because there is no way to fix DCD, you can work to reduce the emotional, mental, and physical toll of the disorder, intervening at an early age as Tamplain does, but you cannot make it go away.
  • #102 Developmental coordination disorder: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001533.htm
    Developmental coordination disorder can lead to learning problems, low self-esteem resulting from poor ability at sports and teasing by other children, repeated injuries, and weight gain as a result of not wanting to participate in physical activities, such as sports. […] Families who are affected by this condition should try to recognize problems early and have them treated. Early treatment will lead to future success.
  • #103 I Have Dyspraxia, a.k.a. DCD. Why Doesn’t America Understand It? | Marie Claire
    https://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a35292137/dyspraxia-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-america/
    Unfortunately, DCD isn’t well understood in any country. […] Research has shown that children with DCD are far more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression and those are the kids lucky enough to get a diagnosis. […] It often comes with conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, autism, speech impairments, and so on, which are more prominent and more visible, in a way. […] The core of DCD is motor difficulties, Tamplain explains. DCD is a disorder of exclusion. To diagnose it, we need to exclude a whole lot of other things. […] Because there is no way to fix DCD, you can work to reduce the emotional, mental, and physical toll of the disorder, intervening at an early age as Tamplain does, but you cannot make it go away.
  • #104 Developmental Coordination Disorder | Behaviour Help
    https://behaviourhelp.com/a-z-conditions-disorders/developmental-coordination-disorder
    There is no consensus on the cause of DCD, however, several theories have been proposed, including: […] Atypical brain development. This theory has limited evidence and research has largely failed to identify a specific area of the brain which is universally affected in those with DCD diagnosis. […] Deficits in attention, motor control and perception (DAMP) hypothesis. Research has proposed a relationship between attention difficulties, DCD and perceptual difficulties. […] Automatisation deficit hypothesis. Although this theory does not address DCD specifically, it does account for motor difficulties for those who have a diagnosis of dyslexia. […] Symptoms of DCD broadly fall into the diagnostic categories as stated above, however, some examples are: […] These symptoms can cause the individual to avoid tasks or participate in activities they find difficult. The individual may have difficulty making friends and be bullied due to their differences. The resulting frustration can impact their self esteem and contribute to emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • #105 Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland – What is Dyspraxia/DCD?
    https://www.dyspraxia.ie/What-is-Dyspraxia-DCD
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) commonly known as Dyspraxia, is a neurological condition that affects movement and coordination (organisation of bigger and smaller movements) which can affect the performance of day-to-day activities (at home, in school, during play, at work). It’s not related to intelligence, but it can sometimes affect cognitive skills. „Early identification and intervention of children with, or at risk of, DCD is important to help prevent the potential negative developmental trajectories and psychosocial consequences associated with DCD” (Zwicker et al 2021). […] Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination disorder is more common than you would think with research showing that „The prevalence of dyspraxia in school-age populations is about 6% (or 1 in 20 people) and 10% of the overall population” (Farmer et al 2017).
  • #106 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    The ICD-10 defines DCD as a disorder characterized by seriously impaired motor coordination development not solely accounted for by general intellectual retardation or any specific congenital or acquired neurological disorder. Meanwhile, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) defines the criteria for diagnosing DCD, which are as follows: The achievement and performance of coordinated motor skills are substantially below what is expected, given the child’s chronological age and opportunity for skill learning and use. […] Evaluating children with suspected DCD requires an interprofessional approach involving pediatricians, pediatric psychiatrists and neurologists, and physical and occupational therapists. DCD must be diagnosed before formal school entry. Developmental history, ADLs, and academic performance must be thoroughly assessed. However, differentiating and identifying associated comorbidities, if present, may be particularly challenging.
  • #107 Developmental Coordination Disorder
    https://canchild.ca/en/diagnoses/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. DCD occurs when a delay in the development of motor skills, or difficulty coordinating movements, results in a child being unable to perform common, everyday tasks. By definition, children with DCD do not have an identifiable medical or neurological condition that explains their coordination problems. […] DCD is commonly associated with other developmental conditions, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities (LD), speech-language delays and emotional and behavioural problems. […] While it was once thought that children with DCD would simply outgrow their motor difficulties, research tells us that DCD persists throughout adolescence into adulthood.
  • #108 Harnessing real-life experiences: the development of guidelines to communicate research findings on Developmental Coordination Disorder/dyspraxia | Research Involvement and Engagement | Full Text
    https://researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40900-024-00611-0
    These research-informed guidelines, written by academics predominately for other academics and clinicians, provide a thorough overview of DCD along with recommendations that consider five key areas: mechanisms, assessment, intervention, psycho-social and adolescents/adults. […] DCD also frequently co-occurs with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. […] In many cases DCD persists well into adolescence and adulthood, with 50% to 70% of children continuing to have motor difficulties. […] Despite a prevalence rate equivalent to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and higher than autism spectrum disorder, DCD is less well understood in wider society by doctors, teachers, employers and the general public. […] The DCD-UK committee identified the need to co-create its remit with the community and set about recruiting a DCD Research Advisory Group (DCD-RAG).
  • #109 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Dyspraxia can cause classroom learning issues that may affect your child’s progress, and also their self-esteem. […] Dyspraxia is a common condition, affecting as many as 10% of children in the UK to varying degrees. […] There is no cure for dyspraxia but the condition can improve as a child grows and adapts. Early diagnosis and treatment of dyspraxia are very important.
  • #110 Dyspraxia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/childrens-health/dyspraxia-developmental-co-ordination-disorder
    Dyspraxia can cause classroom learning issues that may affect your child’s progress, and also their self-esteem. […] Dyspraxia is a common condition, affecting as many as 10% of children in the UK to varying degrees. […] There is no cure for dyspraxia but the condition can improve as a child grows and adapts. Early diagnosis and treatment of dyspraxia are very important.
  • #111 Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603724/
    DCD’s cause is unknown, though it may have genetic and environmental sources. Preventing disease development is impossible with current technology. However, preventive measures may address DCD’s potential complications. Early recognition requires an interprofessional approach that includes healthcare specialists, teachers, and family members.
  • #112 Developmental coordination disorder: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001533.htm
    Developmental coordination disorder can lead to learning problems, low self-esteem resulting from poor ability at sports and teasing by other children, repeated injuries, and weight gain as a result of not wanting to participate in physical activities, such as sports. […] Families who are affected by this condition should try to recognize problems early and have them treated. Early treatment will lead to future success.
  • #113 Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder | Canadian Paediatric Society
    https://cps.ca/documents/position/developmental-coordination-disorder
    Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. A diagnosis of DCD can only be confirmed when motor difficulties are not the result of a medical condition or disease, such as cerebral palsy (CP) or visual impairment, yet the individual has low scores on standardized motor testing and a history of motor problems from the early developmental period. DCD impacts early development significantly, often with life-long impacts on social functioning, physical and mental health, academic and vocational success, and health-related quality of life. Evidence supports promising rehabilitation interventions for DCD and, thus, it is important that paediatricians are equipped to recognize and diagnose DCD as early as possible. DCD prevalence is higher in males than in females (2:1 to 7:1). Preterm birth is a significant risk factor, with the odds of DCD increasing with decreasing gestational age. Common co-occurring conditions associated with DCD include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specific learning disabilities, and language impairments. While diagnosing DCD requires a team approach, physicians have an integral role as the only health care professionals who can evaluate Criterion D. To make a diagnosis of DCD, a child’s motor skill deficits cannot be better explained by an underlying neurological or medical condition affecting movement, visual or vestibular impairments, or motor skills commensurate with an intellectual disability. Key steps in the medical management of DCD include diagnosing and demystifying the condition, identifying and addressing common co-occurring conditions, and ongoing monitoring for secondary consequences of the disorder. Evidence favours task-specific interventions, such as the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach over sensory-based interventions. […] While both CP and DCD are disorders of movement, current evidence suggests that the disorders are separate entities and present differently on neurological exam.