ABSTRACT
The papers that have been compiled in this publication primarily represent the efforts of a group of researchers who have worked together for the past six years and who comprise the Developmental Coordination Disorder Research Group. Following an international consensus meeting that was held in London, Ontario in 1994, this group of individuals decided to jointly undertake a series of research studies that would help us answer a few key questions: Who are these children? What are their descriptive characteristics? What types of intervention are currently being provided? What seems to help them learn new motor skills? Based on our understanding of theory, and our observations of the children, what should work? This group of researchers, under the leadership of Dr. Helene Polatajko, has systematically developed and evaluated an innovative approach to intervention, a Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance. Contributions to this publication have also been made by colleagues from Alberta who share our interest in, and who have worked to further our understanding of, this population.
