Coordination Disorder Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Coordination Disorder Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Developmental
Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Developmental Coordination Disorder symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
considerations. This information on Developmental Coordination Disorder symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgment and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Diagnostic criteria for 315.4 Developmental
A. Performance in daily activities that require motor coordination is
below that expected given the person's chronological age and
measured Intelligence. This may be manifested by marked delays in achieving
motor milestones (e.g., walking, crawling. sitting), dropping
things, "clumsiness," poor performance in sports, or poor handwriting.
disturbance in Criterion A significantly interferes with academic achievement or
activities of daily living.
C. The disturbance is not due to a general medical condition (e.g.,
palsy, hemiplegia. or muscular dystrophy) and does not meet criteria
Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
D. If Mental Retardation is present, the motor difficulties are in
associated with it.
If a general medical (e.g.. neurological) condition or sensory deficit
code the condition on Axis IlI.
Also, See: Other Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in
Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Other Mental Health
Diagnostic Symptoms and Criteria
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