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- Title
The Oxford-Durham study: a randomized, controlled trial of dietary supplementation with fatty acids in children with developmental coordination disorder.
- Authors
Richardson, Alexandra J; Montgomery, Paul
- Abstract
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects approximately 5% of school-aged children. In addition to the core deficits in motor function, this condition is associated commonly with difficulties in learning, behavior, and psychosocial adjustment that persist into adulthood. Mounting evidence suggests that a relative lack of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids may contribute to related neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Given the current lack of effective, evidence-based treatment options for DCD, the use of fatty acid supplements merits investigation.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2005, Vol 115, Issue 5, p1360
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.2004-2164