D.C.D. (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder Programme)
This service is provided to children aged between 5 and 12 years who have difficulty with movement and co-ordination. This difficulty may interfere with academic achievement or activities of daily living. These co-ordination difficulties are not due to a general medical condition and the children are usually within the average range of intellectual ability.
Children with developmental co-ordination disorder are provided with the services of an integrated team for assessment and therapy. The integrated team includes:
- Paediatrician.
- Occupational Therapist.
- Psychologist.
The team aims to provide a comprehensive range of services including:
- Team assessment with family involvement.
- Individual therapy, including sensory integration.
- Group work.
- School support.
- Home visits.
- Parent support.
