title: Diagnosing developmental coordination disorders.
abstract: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects around 5% of children and commonly overlaps with other developmental disorders including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and specific language impairment (SLI). There is evidence to demonstrate the wide-ranging impact on all areas of functioning including psychiatric and learning domains. There is increasing evidence of the continuing impact into adulthood and the long-term negative effects on relationships and employment. There is a need for early identification and intervention to limit the likelihood of these secondary consequences from emerging. This paper addresses the diagnosis of DCD.
authors.affiliation: The Dyscovery Centre, University of South Wales, , Newport, UK.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kirby
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sugden
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Purcell
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Child Psychiatry; Comm Child Health; Neurodevelopment; Neurodisability; Occupational Therapy