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http://hdl.handle.net/1843/43928| Type: | Artigo de Periódico |
| Title: | Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): an overview of the condition and research evidence |
| Authors: | Priscila Caçola Guilherme de Menezes Lage |
| Abstract: | Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by impairments in the development of motor coordination. The uncoordinated movements of children with DCD lead to performance difficulties in daily life activities and academic settings. Despite the high prevalence of this condition (2-7%) and severe consequences associated with it, DCD is not well recognized in clinical and educational practices, particularly in Brazil. This review provides an overview of DCD and the research evidence - we present definitions and characteristics associated with the condition, the diagnostic criteria, associated difficulties, frequent co-morbidities and a summary of the possible causes. Finally, we review management strategies and intervention approaches for DCD. We also discuss some of the common challenges of the field - while DCD has been largely studied in the last decade, there are still many gaps between research and practice that need to be filled. Awareness and dissemination of relevant, scientific information is necessary. In conclusion, DCD is a significant condition with a clear diagnostic criteria, and requires intervention to improve motor and functional skills, which can improve the associated difficulties as well as the physical and mental health consequences of the condition. |
| Subject: | Distúrbios da locomoção Capacidade motora nas crianças Aptidão fisica Transtornos motores |
| language: | eng |
| metadata.dc.publisher.country: | Brasil |
| Publisher: | Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais |
| Publisher Initials: | UFMG |
| metadata.dc.publisher.department: | EEF - DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA |
| Rights: | Acesso Aberto |
| metadata.dc.identifier.doi: | https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-6574201900020001 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1843/43928 |
| Issue Date: | 2019 |
| metadata.dc.url.externa: | https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/?lang=en |
| metadata.dc.relation.ispartof: | Motriz: revista de educação física |
| Appears in Collections: | Artigo de Periódico |
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