Developmental coordination disorder

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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as developmental motor coordination disorder, developmental dyspraxia, or simply dyspraxia (praxis from Ancient Greek meaning 'doing', 'action', 'practice', or 'transaction'), is a neurodevelopmental motor disorder characterised by challenges with the acquisition and execution of coordinated movements and motor skills that are substantially below what would be expected given the individual's chronological age . The etiology of DCD is unknown. Motor function requires the coordination of neurologic, physiologic, and biologic processes, including proprioception (body awareness), strength, balance, fine and gross motor coordination, motor planning (praxis), dexterity, vestibular integration, oculomotor coordination, and visuo-motor coordination. Problems in any of these areas can result in impairment of motor skills. Deficits in fine or gross motor skills and movements interfere with activities of daily living. Difficulties may present...

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