[Adta] dance therapy and DCD

[Luv Seamon]

I am working on a research project focusing on dance/movement therapy
with school aged children diagnosed with developmental coordination
disorder (DCD, formerly called clumsy child syndrome).  Does anyone know
of any specific research related to D/MT and clumsiness or coordination
problems?  I have found a lot of OT, PT, and medical literature, but
very little from a D/MT or even psychological perspective.  All the
literature I have read so far has indicated that Children with DCD
experience significant difficulties learning, socialization and have
issues with low self esteem (issues that I think we are good at
addressing as dance therapists).  
I would appreciate any information ideas or insight that anyone would
like to share with me.
Thanks

Luv Seamon
Director of Drama and Dance/Movement Therapy
Institute for Therapy through the Arts
Chicago IL