Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.24141/1/11/1/7
Developmental Coordination Disorder: From Identification to Effective Intervention
Nika Čevizović
orcid.org/0009-0008-5616-2240
; Zdravstveno veleučilište, Zagreb
Claire Sangster Jokić
orcid.org/0000-0003-0306-9815
; Zdravstveno veleučilište, Zagreb
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* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
The development of motor skills is crucial for a child’s
daily functioning. While in most cases motor skills are
acquired through experience and the exploration of
one’s environment, some children experience numerous
difficulties in acquiring skills and performing basic
motor activities such as writing, dressing, and participating
in play. Developmental coordination disorder
(DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by significant impairment of motor control and coordination
and difficulties learning and performing various
motor skills. Without appropriate and timely diagnosis,
evaluation, and intervention, children with DCD
are at risk for a number of secondary problems such
as reduced self-esteem, poor school performance, social
isolation, and reduced physical activity. This paper
presents a review of current professional and scientific
literature on developmental coordination disorder, the
underlying mechanisms of motor difficulties in DCD
and current guidelines for early identification, evaluation,
and evidence-based intervention. The need for
systematic recognition of DCD, timely diagnosis and intervention
aimed at improving motor skills and encouraging
participation in daily activities, as well as further research to improve clinical practice and ensure better
motor outcomes, well-being, and quality of life for children
with this disorder, is emphasized.
Ključne riječi
developmental coordination disorder; identification; activities of daily living; intervention
Hrčak ID:
332126
URI
Datum izdavanja:
13.6.2025.
Posjeta: 766 *