Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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• In children, physical activity is of central importance in playing and in the formation of peer relations throughout preschool age and the period of growth.
• Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often have additional special developmental problems, which are important to consider when planning any supportive action. Delayed speech and linguistic development, problems in fine motor functions and attention deficits are common associated symptoms.
• Supportive measures should be directed at motor training and minimizing associated problems but also at supporting the development of a healthy self-esteem.
• Children with coordination disorder are mostly treated in primary health care.
• Assessment in specialized care is necessary for children whose motor difficulties are suspected to be caused by a myopathy or mild CP or who have symptoms that are so extensive as to make the supportive measures available in primary health care insufficient.

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