Developmental coordination disorder


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Treatment

Physical education and perceptual motor training are the best approaches for treating coordination disorder.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

The degree of recovery depends on the severity of the disorder.


Complications
  • Repeated injuries
  • Learning problems
  • Low self-esteem resulting from poor ability at sports and teasing by other children

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with a health care provider if you are concerned about your child's development.



Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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