Children experiencing the difficulties associated with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), have significant impairments in the way they perform functional motor skills required to succeed at school (Sugeden & Chambers, 2010). This blog will look at DCD and the implications children face in the classroom, and how occupational therapists can help.
A brief explanation of what developmental coordination disorder is, it's main characteristics and the complications children may experience
A general overview of the signs, symptoms and characteristics of DCD that children may experience
Reflections on what I've learned from my research