Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Developmental coordination disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition in which a child has a marked difficulty coordinating movements, without another illness that explains it, which affects everyday and motor tasks.
How is it noticed? clumsiness when running or jumping, difficulty buttoning clothes, writing, using utensils, or learning activities that require dexterity, with performance below what is expected for their age.
When should it be evaluated? when these difficulties persist and interfere with school, sports, or daily play, an evaluation helps guide the right support.
Which professionals are involved? the pediatrician performs the initial assessment and rules out other causes, and the physical therapist works on coordination and motor skills. Sharing these observations with them makes it possible to design support tailored to each child.
Data on 79 doctors who treat developmental coordination disorder
Which specialist treats developmental coordination disorder?
Developmental coordination disorder is evaluated by a pediatrician, with support from a physical therapist for physical management. See a specialist if you notice the child has marked difficulty with movements that other children their age handle easily.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in developmental coordination disorder
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is developmental coordination disorder?
Developmental coordination disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition in which a child has a marked difficulty coordinating movements, without another illness that explains it, which affects everyday and motor tasks.
Which doctor treats developmental coordination disorder?
Developmental coordination disorder is evaluated by a pediatrician, with support from a physical therapist for physical management. See a specialist if you notice the child has marked difficulty with movements that other children their age handle easily.