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Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2021Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2021) on “Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder”. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5% to 6% of school-aged children. DCD can significantly impact early development and life-long functioning. Evidence supports promising interventions for DCD, but the disorder continues to be under-recognized and under-diagnosed. Paediatricians play an important role in the identification and management of DCD. This practice poin.

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