Week 6 Application

Question 1

4 criteria for the DSM-5

Answer 1

learning and execution of coordinated motor skills is below age level given
Motor difficulties interfere with ADLs, academics, play
Onset in early developmental period
motor coordination difficulties are not better explained by intellect delay, visual impairment, or neurological condition

Question 2

Characteristics of DCD

Answer 2

Differences in brain function
gross motor skill delay
movement dyscoordination
ADL limitations
school and social challenges

Question 3

Motor learning and Parkinson’s disease

Answer 3

more practice to learn specific tasks
skills are not easily generalizable
unable to easily adjust changes
more difficulty with implicit learning
may require more explicit cues