What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder?
Developmental coordination disorder is a condition in which a person of normal intelligence and physical development has trouble performing motor skills that require coordination, like running or catching a ball. This condition typically begins during childhood and continues into adulthood. A person with the disorder usually simply appears clumsy or unskilled at physical activity, but he or she does not have the motor skill development to improve, even with practice. The disorder may be present alone or in combination with a learning disability. The symptoms of developmental coordination disorder often begin during infancy. An infant with the condition may have difficulty coordinating his or her mouth to suck on a bottle or breastfeed. He or she may take longer to sit up or crawl compared to other kids in his or her age group.
