Review article

Development coordination disorder - unrekognized disorder that is all around us

Andrea POLOVINA ; Poliklinika za fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju «Prof. dr. sc. Milena Stojčević Polovina», Zagreb
Tajana POLOVINA PROLOŠČIĆ ; Odjel za fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju, KBC Osijek, Bizovac
Svetislav POLOVINA ; Poliklinika za fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju «Prof. dr. sc. Milena Stojčević Polovina», Zagreb

Abstract

DSM-IV defines developmental coordination disorder (DCD) as impairment in the development of motor coordination that interferes with activities of daily living and academic achievement, which is not a consequence of intellectual disability, pervasive developmental impairment or medical condition in general. Terminology is still diverse. Etiology is being investigated. It is estimated that 5-8% of the
children have DCD. Clinical picture is different from child to child; difficulties can be present in gross or fine motor activities, or they can be generalized. DCD is often present together with other developmental difficulties. There are several therapeutical approaches that can be divided into process-oriented therapy and task-oriented therapy. DCD is underdiagnosed that as a consequence has absence of intervention. It is very important to educate medical and educational professionals, as well as public in general.

Keywords

developmental coordination disorder; DCD; education

Hrčak ID:

129036

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/129036

Publication date:

20.10.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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