Research summaries for autism therapy: developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

definition of developmental coordination disorder (DCD): Also called dyspraxia. Disorder resulting in problems with planning and motor coordination.
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Current Approaches to Intervention in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: Commentary, Summarized Aug 15, 2007

There is a lot of research going on right now on how and why children move the way they do.... He notes that developmental coordination disorder (DCD), which looks like clumsiness, is very common in school-aged children. DCD also often occurs with other problems, such as autism.... Read more...

Current Approaches to Intervention in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, Summarized Aug 14, 2007

Movement coaches can help focus their different therapies on teaching a child how to move better through space.

Some children with autism are clumsy (development coordination disorder (DCD)). There are not many therapies that have been shown to help children who are clumsy. This review article describes how sensory integration therapy can be one tool. In order for the therapy to work, the child has to be an active part of the therapy. Therapy should focus on tasks that have meaning for the child (e.g., riding a bicycle, drawing, and writing). Parents can also learn how they can help to change the task so that it is easier for the child. Read more...

The Oxford-Durham Study: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Dietary Supplementation with Fatty Acids in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article reports on the results of a well-controlled study showing that supplementation with essential fatty acids (EFAs) improves the reading, spelling, and behavior of children with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder or DCD). Dyspraxia (DCD) is a disorder in which children have difficulty making normal movements. Children with DCD also have difficulty with learning, social interaction, and appropriate behavior. Children with autism are more likely than those in the general population to have DCD.... Read more...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in ADHD and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article reviews the research on the involvement of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) in ADHD and several others disorders of brain development.... The author describes the symptoms of ADHD (inattention and/or hyperactivity impulsivity) and the links between ADHD and dyslexia, antisocial behavior, developmental coordination disorder, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. The author suggests that these disorders may be the result of a lack of omega-3 in the diet.... Read more...

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Synonyms for developmental coordination disorder (DCD) include: DCD, developmental coordination disorder
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