Deficits in attention, motor control and perceptual abilities (DAMP) is used as an umbrella term to describe children with a combination of motor control, perceptual and attention problems. In the DSM-IV, DAMP has been defined as a combination of ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and DCD (developmental coordination disorder). Defined in this way, DAMP constitutes a sub-type of the diagnostic category of ADHD, accompanied by DCD.
More specific implications of not seeking treatment will be influenced by the common difficulties that are most influencing your individual child
For more information see the relevant fact sheets under areas of concern or refer to the other relevant resources section below.
Diagnoses are used to label a specific set of symptoms that are being experienced by a child.
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