Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Relevance for Clinical Psychologists in Europe

Abstract: Background: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by fine and gross motor coordination difficulties. Yet, many aspects remain unclear regarding the clinical presentation of secondary symptoms and their implications for Clinical Psychology. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to provide an update about the current understanding of DCD for clinical psychologists and psychotherapists across Europe, particularly based on new insights stemming from the last decade of research. Method: We provide a narrative review of articles published in the last decade on the topic of DCD, and relevant aspects to clinical psychologist, including lesser known aspects of DCD (e.g., executive functions, psychological consequences, and adult DCD). Results: DCD is a highly prevalent, disruptive, and complex disorder, which should be investigated further in many areas (e.g., co-occurrence to ADHD). Existing evidence points toward a key.... https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/4165

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• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

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• Bibliographic citation: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): Relevance for Clinical Psychologists in Europe ; volume:4 ; number:2 ; day:30 ; month:06 ; year:2022 ; Clinical psychology in Europe ; 4, Heft 2 (30.06.2022)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Meachon, Emily J. ; Zemp, Martina ; Alpers, Georg W.

Further information

• DOI: 10.32872/cpe.4165
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022080605103189751717
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.