Developmental Coordination Disorder
Book AppointmentDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a situation where your child may develop poor coordination and show clumcy behaviour.
This is a chronic neurological disease and may affect the daily life of your child. In lay man terms, such children are known as 'awkward', 'clumsy' and 'inept' because of their lack of performance in the daily tasks. These tasks include simple things like climbing the stairs, untying and tying laces, unbuttoning and buttoning, ill performance in self-care and below average academic progress.
Children with DCD usually have normal or above average intellectual abilities. However, their motor coordination difficulties may impact their academic progress, social integration and emotional development.
When to seek expert advise
If you feel your child has symptoms like above, be sure to contact the doctors at the Children's Hospital Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital. Such a situation can be disturbing for you as a parent, but be sure that the doctors will guide you through a proper treatment and counselling for your child.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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