Research Review: Internalising symptoms in developmental coordination disorder: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsThe findings demonstrate that individuals with DCD experience greater levels of internalising symptoms than their peers. This highlights the importance of routine screening for emotional difficulties in DCD, raising awareness of the condition in mental health services and developing psychosocial interventions that extend beyond a focus on motor impairments. However, there is a need for higher quality, longitudinal studies to better understand the causal relationship between DCD and internalising symptoms.
Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Research Review Source Type: research