Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): an overview of the condition and research evidence

Priscila Caçola; Guilherme de Menezes Lage

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Tipo:	Artigo de Periódico
Título:	Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): an overview of the condition and research evidence
Autor(es):	Priscila Caçola Guilherme de Menezes Lage
Resumo:	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.
Assunto:	Distúrbios da locomoção Capacidade motora nas crianças Aptidão fisica Transtornos motores
Idioma:	eng
País:	Brasil
Editor:	Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Sigla da Instituição:	UFMG
Departamento:	EEF - DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Tipo de Acesso:	Acesso Aberto
Identificador DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-6574201900020001
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1843/43928
Data do documento:	2019
metadata.dc.url.externa:	https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/ZBc7trmmqWVmzGs6FjhSBHM/?lang=en
metadata.dc.relation.ispartof:	Motriz: revista de educação física
Aparece nas coleções:	Artigo de Periódico

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