The unmet clinical needs of children with developmental coordination disorder
The aim of this study was to understand the challenges experienced by families obtaining a diagnosis and therapy for developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Parents of 435 children aged 4-18 years with persistent motor difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of DCD completed an online survey. Diagnostic timeline and diagnostic label/s received were examined, along with therapies accessed.
Citation:
Licari MK, Alvares GA, Bernie C, Elliott C, Evans KL, McIntyre S, Pillar SV, Reynolds JE, Reid SL, Spittle AJ, Whitehouse AJO; Zwicker JC, Williams J. The unmet clinical needs of children with developmental coordination disorder. Pediatr Res. 2021; 90(4):826-831.
Keywords:
Developmental coordination disorder; online survey; children's disorders
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to understand the challenges experienced by families obtaining a diagnosis and therapy for developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Parents of 435 children aged 4-18 years with persistent motor difficulties consistent with a diagnosis of DCD completed an online survey. Diagnostic timeline and diagnostic label/s received were examined, along with therapies accessed.