WHAT IS DEVELOPMENTAL CO-ORDINATION DISORDER?

At predictable ages, children usually acquire the skills of sitting up, standing, walking, and speaking. If these milestones are not reached on time, it might be a sign of a developmental problem such developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

Coordination between intentions in the mind and acts in the body is a problem with DCD. For example, a child may be able to tie their shoes, but not always correctly. This has an impact on activities including writing, leaping, jogging, and buttoning shirts.

Children with DCD usually have normal intelligence, but the condition, often called “clumsy child syndrome,” can lead to misconceptions about their abilities. Though a childhood disorder, DCD’s effects can persist into adulthood.