developmental coordination disorder

developmental coordination disorder
[DSM-IV] problematic or delayed development of gross and fine motor coordination skills, not due to a neurological disorder or to general mental retardation; affected children appear to be clumsy rather than grossly impaired. It may persist into adulthood.

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