Special Educators for Developmental Coordination Disorder
Watching your child struggle to fasten a button, keep up in PE, or copy notes from the board can feel isolating. You are not alone. At Cadabams CDC, our special educators for developmental coordination disorder partner with parents to turn frustration into forward momentum—one milestone at a time.
Why Choose Cadabam’s Special Educators for DCD?
Clinically-proven outcomes
Every program uses peer-reviewed motor-skill research. Weekly progress tracking informs adjustments to the Individualised Education Plan (IEP).
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Special educators coordinate with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech-language therapists under one roof, eliminating conflicting strategies.
Family-centric approach
Parents join goal-setting sessions, learn home exercises, and receive monthly video reviews demonstrating technique consistency.
Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder
What is DCD?
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5–6% of children, marked by motor-skill challenges unrelated to cognitive delays.
Early signs
- Frequent tripping after age 5
- Struggles with pencil grip/scissor use
- Avoidance of balance-based games
- Frustration with physical tasks
Impact on learning
Poor handwriting speed leads to incomplete assignments. Social withdrawal and anxiety escalate without early intervention.
Role of Special Educators in DCD Intervention
Assessment & goals
Tools like the Movement ABC-2 create SMART goals, e.g., “Tie shoelaces in 60 seconds by week 12.”
IEP design
Break skills into micro-steps:
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- Sentence fluency
Integrated strategies
- Sensory warm-ups (e.g., wall push-ups)
- Core-strength animal walks
- Visual-motor dot-to-dot drills
Tailored Programs
One-on-one sessions
60-minute blocks targeting priority skills like utensil use or button management.
Group classes
3–4 children practice balance beams and cooperative games to boost peer interaction.
School-readiness
Modules cover pre-writing strokes, lunchbox organization, and classroom routine adherence.
Certified Special Educators
Qualifications
All hold RCI-recognized diplomas with 120+ hours in motor-learning frameworks like CO-OP and Neuromotor Task Training.
Experience
1,200+ children supported across 3 centres over 18 years.
Parent feedback
“My daughter’s handwriting transformed—she volunteers answers in class now!” – Mrs. Ananya S.
Success Stories
Case study: Handwriting breakthrough
6-year-old Aarav progressed from avoiding crayons to writing aligned sentences after 14 sessions targeting wrist stability.
Teen transition
Meera, 13, reduced PE anxiety through graded ball-skill exposure, later captaining her kho-kho team.
Outcomes
- 94% improved daily functioning in 6 months
- 87% boosted peer interaction within a term
- 100% parental satisfaction in review processes