Children with this disorder may have trouble holding objects, often trip over their own feet, run into other children, and have an unsteady gait . Developmental coordination disorder may appear in conjunction with other learning disorders or may be by itself. Communication disorders and the disorder of written expression are two of the learning disorders that appear in conjunction with this disorder.
Early treatment is beneficial to future success.
Other causes and types of learning disabilities will need to be ruled out before the diagnosis can be confirmed. Physical education, and perceptual motor training, have remained the best approach to this type of coordination disorder. The degree of recovery depends on the severity of the disorder.