A coordination disorder resulting from developmental delays in motor skills, not due to another medical or neurological condition.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Roughly 6% of school age children have some degree of developmental coordination disorder. Children with this disorder may have trouble holding objects, often trip over their own feet, run into other children, and have an unsteady gait . Developmental coordination disorder may appear in conjunction with other learning disorders or may be by itself. Communication disorders and the disorder of written expression are two of the learning disorders that appear in conjunction with this disorder.
Treatment
Physical education, and perceptual motor training, have remained the best approach to this type of coordination disorder.
Expectations (prognosis)
The degree of recovery depends on the severity of the disorder.
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are concerned about your child's development.
Prevention
Affected families should make every effort to recognize existing problems early and have them treated. Early treatment is beneficial to future success.