
Dyspraxia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
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.
Understanding developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a lifelong condition that makes it hard to learn motor skills and coordination. It’s not a learning disorder, but it can impact learning. Kids with DCD struggle with physical tasks and activities they need to do both in and out of school.
Developmental coordination disorder - Wikipedia
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as developmental motor coordination disorder, developmental dyspraxia, or simply dyspraxia (from Ancient Greek praxis 'activity'), is a neurodevelopmental disorder [1] characterized by impaired coordination of physical movements as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted ...
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) - StatPearls
2024年2月24日 · Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), or dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by poor motor coordination and difficulty learning motor skills in an otherwise healthy child with a normal gross neurological examination.
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children
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.
Developmental Coordination Disorder - Psychology Today
2021年9月30日 · Developmental coordination disorder, sometimes referred to as motor clumsiness or developmental dyspraxia, is a movement condition that manifests during child development and is marked by...
Developmental Coordination Disorder: Symptoms and Causes - Healthline
2017年12月19日 · What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder? Children normally develop the ability to sit up, stand, walk, and talk at predictable ages. When they are late in...
What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)? - WebMD
2024年2月20日 · Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a condition in which a child finds it difficult to coordinate their movements. Everyday skills like tying shoelaces...
DCD Overview - DCD Australia
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting a person’s ability to learn and execute motor skills. This makes it difficult to perform common, everyday tasks, like doing up buttons, writing, catching a ball, riding a bike or driving. DCD is thought to affect approximately 5% of the population.
DCD in children and teenagers - Raising Children Network
2024年9月2日 · Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) causes problems with movement and coordination. DCD makes it hard for children to move their bodies to do everyday things. DCD can affect children’s school experiences, social lives and emotional wellbeing. If you think your child has DCD, start by talking to your GP.