Early identification and comorbidity of developmental coordination disorders in children

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0374

Abstract

Abstract: Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in children is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with a steadily increasing prevalence.It seriously impairs children's social adaptability and the development of their physical and mental health.Studies have shown that if DCD is not identified and intervened early, motor difficulties may persist and have long-term negative impacts on academic performance, social functioning, and mental health.Early identification and timely intervention are crucial for slowing disease progression, improving functional outcomes, and promoting social participation.Compared to adults, children with neurodevelopmental disorders have a higher rate of comorbidity.In clinical practice, in addition to accurately distinguishing DCD from other neurodevelopmental disorders, close attention should also be paid to its comorbid characteristics to facilitate the development of more precise and individualized diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Key words: developmental coordination disorder, early identification, comorbidity, children

摘要： 儿童发育性协调障碍(DCD)是一种常见的神经发育障碍,其患病率呈持续上升趋势,严重影响患儿的社会适应能力以及身心健康发展。研究表明,DCD若未能在早期得到识别和干预,可能导致运动障碍持续存在,并对个体的学业表现、社会功能及心理健康造成长期不良影响。早期识别与及时干预对于减缓疾病进展、改善功能预后及促进社会参与具有重要意义。相较于成人,儿童神经发育障碍具有更高的共病率。在临床实践中,除需准确区分DCD与其他神经发育障碍的临床特征外,亦应高度关注其共病特征,以利于制定更加精准和个体化的诊疗策略。

关键词: 发育性协调障碍, 早期识别, 共病, 儿童

CLC Number:

R179

HUA Jing. Early identification and comorbidity of developmental coordination disorders in children[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care, 2025, 33(5): 465-471.

花静. 儿童发育性协调障碍的早期识别和共病问题[J]. 中国儿童保健杂志, 2025, 33(5): 465-471.

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