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What is Developmental Coordination Disorder?
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) can be regarded as an umbrella term which covers motor coordination difficulties (gross and fine motor) and can include Dyspraxia (difficulties with planning, organising and carrying out functional activities).
Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinic:
The DCD clinic forms a diagnostic pathway for children who may meet the criteria for a diagnosis of DCD. This requires involvement from a medical doctor and therapist. In the therapy assessment, children receive a thorough standardised assessment of both fine and gross motor skills. This assessment is undertaken by both an Occupational Therapist and a Physiotherapist.
Following assessment and a written report, families and schools are invited to a feedback session to discuss the therapy recommendations. The report is shared with the medical referrer and the child is discharged from our therapy services.
Referrals to Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Clinic:
Referrals can only be accepted from medical doctors i.e. Paediatrician or GP. The referring medical doctor will be provided with a report and information which should be used as evidence to aid or eliminate a diagnosis of DCD.
Referrals will only be accepted if children meet the DCD referral criteria (see information pack below) and the correct process and paperwork are used (see below DCD referral form and parent and school questionnaires)
Please read the DCD Supporting information before making a referral.
DCD clinic is a one-off assessment as part of a diagnostic process. If functional goals are identified, up to four individual Occupational Therapy treatment sessions may be offered.
For a referral to be accepted, all three forms below need to be completed and enclosed: