Physical education and perceptual motor training are the best ways to treat coordination disorder. Using a computer to take notes may help children who have trouble writing.

Children with developmental coordination disorder are three times more likely to be overweight than other children their age. Encouraging physical activity is important to prevent obesity.

How well a child does depends on the severity of the disorder. The disorder does not get worse over time. It usually continues into adulthood.

• Learning problems
• Low self-esteem resulting from poor ability at sports and teasing by other children
• Repeated injuries
• Weight gain as a result of not wanting to participate in physical activities (such as sports)

Call for an appointment with a health care provider if you are concerned about your child's development.

Review Date: 11/02/2010
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children’s Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)