developmental dyspraxia

developmental dyspraxia A pattern of delayed, uneven, or aberrant development of gross or fine motor skills during childhood development. Developmental dyspraxia may be seen alone or in combination with other developmental problems, particularly apraxia or dyspraxia of speech. Treatment is via early intervention, using physical therapy to improve gross motor skills and occupational therapy to assist in fine motor development and sensory integration. See also apraxia of speech; dyspraxia of speech.