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The prenatal, postnatal, neonatal, and family environmental risk factors for Developmental Coordination Disorder: A

Wenchong Du1, Li Ke2, Yun Wang3

  • 1Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 1BU, UK.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|July 6, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Male sex, BMI, and preterm birth are key risk factors for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Parental education and one-child status also significantly influence DCD risk in China.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting motor skills.
  • Understanding obstetric and environmental factors is crucial for DCD etiology.
  • Previous research has not sufficiently explored these risk factors in population-based samples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate prenatal, perinatal, neonatal, and family environmental risk factors for DCD.
  • To identify specific risk factors in a large, representative Chinese child population.
  • To contribute to the understanding of DCD's underlying mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based sample of 2185 children aged 3-10 years in China.
  • Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) for motor function assessment.
  • Parental questionnaires and DSM-5 criteria for DCD identification; multilevel logistic regression analysis.

Main Results:

  • Identified 156 children with DCD.
  • Significant risk factors for DCD include male sex, BMI score, preterm birth, and certain prenatal conditions.
  • Parental education level and one-child status emerged as significant environmental risk factors, independent of others.

Conclusions:

  • Male sex, specific obstetric conditions (e.g., preterm birth), and environmental factors like parental education are associated with DCD.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering both biological and environmental influences in DCD.
  • This study provides insights for future DCD assessment, monitoring, and intervention strategies.

Keywords:
ChinaDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)Motor developmentRisk factor

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