Course regarding Developmental Coordination Disorder: January 25-26th

Course regarding Developmental Coordination Disorder: January 25-26th

To all working with children in healthcare, preschool, school, or leisure, a basic course on Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is offered. In the course, you will learn about the causes and impacts on both motor skills and learning in daily functions.

Course theme

Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) – symptoms, causes, and interventions.

In the training, you will, among other things, learn

  • Basics of motor development and how they are affected in DCD.
  • Symptoms of 2 different types of DCD.
  • How do we improve motor skills in children with DCD?
  • Assessment and diagnosis.
  • Impact on everyday functions and learning.
  • School situation – ability to sit still, need for movement, physical education and crafts, grades.
  • Participation in leisure activities.
  • Impact on emotions and self-esteem.
  • Prognosis for DCD

Target audience.

Everyone working with children in healthcare, preschool, school, or leisure, for example. Physiotherapists, physical education teachers, special educators, school nurses, teachers, and parents.

Course instructor

Ulrika Myhr, a specialist in pediatric physiotherapy with extensive experience working with children with DCD, and the author of the book ‘Sittande barn’ (Sitting Children).

Date & location

Friday, Saturday January 25-26th 2019, 9-17, registreration from 8.30 The course is held at Capio artro clinic, Valhallavägen 91 in Stockholm.

The Machine Child education completed.

The Machine Child education completed.

Together with Malin Larsson, a customized training for assistants has been conducted, working systematically and intensively towards goals set for the 4-week period. A thorough assessment of the child is conducted at the beginning and end of the period. The assistants have been equipped with tools to guide the child in learning more. Individual and group guidance occurred every week.