Rehabilitation Specialists for Developmental Coordination Disorder | Cadabams CDC
Watching your child struggle to button a shirt, hold a pencil, or keep up on the playground can feel isolating. At Cadabams CDC, our rehabilitation specialists for developmental coordination disorder turn confusion into confidence by combining decades of clinical experience with warm, family-centred care. Below you’ll find everything you need to know—clear, concise, and evidence-based.
What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)?
Key Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria
DCD (sometimes called dyspraxia) is a neuro-developmental condition that affects how the brain plans and carries out movements. A formal diagnosis is made when all of the following are present:
- Motor coordination substantially below age level (e.g., clumsy walking, frequent tripping).
- Significant interference with daily living, schoolwork, or play.
- Onset in early developmental period.
- Not better explained by intellectual disability, visual impairment, or neurological disease.
Impact on Daily Living and Learning
- Self-care: Trouble tying shoes, using utensils, brushing teeth.
- Academics: Slow, illegible handwriting; difficulty copying from the board.
- Social: Avoidance of PE or playground games leading to lower self-esteem. Early support from rehabilitation specialists for developmental coordination disorder can minimise these challenges before they snowball.
Types of Rehabilitation Specialists Who Treat DCD
Occupational Therapists
Focus on fine-motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living tasks like dressing or eating. They create playful, goal-oriented sessions that look like fun—and work like therapy.
Physical Therapists
Target gross-motor milestones: balance, strength, bilateral coordination, and endurance. Expect obstacle courses, ball games, and balance beams adapted to your child’s level.
Developmental Pediatricians
Rule out co-occurring conditions (ADHD, autism) and oversee medical aspects of care. They also coordinate prescriptions for orthotics or adaptive equipment when needed.
Neuropsychologists & Educational Psychologists
Map cognitive processing speed, executive function, and visual-motor integration to tailor classroom accommodations and exam provisions. Cadabams CDC houses all these experts under one roof, eliminating the run-around between clinics.
Comprehensive DCD Assessment Process
Initial Screening Checklist
Parents and teachers complete quick rating scales (e.g., DCDQ’07, Movement ABC-2 checklist). Red-flag items:
- Falls or bumps into objects 2–3 times daily.
- Avoids drawing or colouring.
- Takes >5 min to dress/undress.
Standardized Motor & Cognitive Tests
- BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency).
- WISC-V working-memory & processing-speed indices.
- Sensory Profile-2 to detect sensory-seeking or avoiding behaviours.
Individualized Therapy Roadmap
Within two business days, your assigned case manager sends a plain-language report plus a 90-day SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) plan.
Evidence-Based Therapy Programs Offered
Occupational Therapy Sessions
- Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.
- Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach.
- Weekly parent coaching videos emailed for carry-over at home.
Physical Therapy & Motor Skills Training
- Core stability circuits using Swiss balls and foam rollers.
- Gait re-education on treadmill with augmented feedback.
- Virtual reality balance games proven to boost motivation.
Sensory Integration Therapy
- Snoezelen rooms with swings, trampolines, and tactile bins.
- Wilbarger brushing protocol for tactile defensiveness—only after OT assessment.
Parent & School Collaboration Plans
- 30-minute tele-consults with class teachers each term.
- Printable accommodation cards (extra time, pencil grip allowance).
- Quarterly workshops: “DCD at Home” and “DCD in the Classroom.”
How to Book a Consultation
Online & Phone Booking Steps
- Visit cadabams.com/dcd or WhatsApp “BOOK DCD”
- Choose an assessment slot (Mon–Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.).
- Receive instant confirmation and Google-Map link.
What to Expect on Day One
- Warm welcome at child-friendly reception.
- 60-minute multidisciplinary evaluation.
- Coffee corner for parents; play zone for siblings.
Required Documents
- Child’s birth certificate or Aadhaar.
- Previous therapy or school reports (if any).
- Immunisation record.