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.
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.