Developmental Coordination Disorder
Christopher Gillberg provides an overview of Developmental Coordination Disorder, including its symptoms, causes, consequences, assessment, and treatment.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects around 8% of boys and 2% of girls, often co-occurring with other disorders, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual disabilities.
- DCD is associated with an increased risk of language difficulties and autistic traits when co-occurring with ADHD.
- Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder are more common in cases without DCD.
DCD is a common condition that occurs in at least half of all children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder, and/or intellectual disabilities.
Author's summary: DCD affects 8% of boys and 2% of girls, often with other disorders.