Developmental Coordination Disorder

A sweeping multidisciplinary, multicultural view of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), this work presents current advances in theory and practice of this debilitating condition. Chapters are authored by specialists from such fields as medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pediatric neurology, human movement, and psychology. Description and assessment are fully covered, along with underlying mechanisms, functional implications, and intervention strategies. Special attention is given to hand skills and handwriting, physical fitness, social skills, and family issues.