American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - AAHPERD

 Issue: April 2005

Developmental Coordination Disorder: Issues, Identification, and Intervention
Jane E. Clark, Nancy Getchell, Ann L. Smiley-Oyen, and Jill Whitall

Abstract:
Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) constitute approximately six percent of the population, or about two children out of a class of 35. Often referred to as “clumsy” or physically awkward, children with DCD are generally academically able, but have movement difficulties that affect their progress in academics and in activities of daily living. This article provides information about DCD, a definition of DCD, as well as guidance on how to identify children with DCD. Most importantly, the article offers ways to intervene to help these children improve their movement capabilities.

Article category: Inclusion