# SNOMED CT Concept for Developmental Coordination Disorder

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In SNOMED CT, Developmental Coordination Disorder is the concept 'Developmental coordination disorder (disorder)', SCTID 26483008, in the disorder hierarchy. It corresponds to ICD-11 6A04 Developmental motor coordination disorder. Always verify the active identifier against your current SNOMED CT release before use.

*Clean coding starts with the right concept ID — here is the SNOMED CT mapping for Developmental Coordination Disorder, alongside its ICD-11 home.*

## In short
In **SNOMED CT**, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is represented by the concept **Developmental coordination disorder (disorder), SCTID 26483008**, within the clinical-finding/disorder hierarchy. It is the canonical term for the motor-skills disorder historically termed *specific developmental disorder of motor function*. In **ICD-11**, the corresponding entity is **6A04 Developmental motor coordination disorder**, sitting under neurodevelopmental disorders. Always verify the active concept and any retirement or replacement notes against your current SNOMED CT release, as identifiers are governed by SNOMED International.

## Coding and crosswalk notes
- **SNOMED CT:** *Developmental coordination disorder (disorder)* — SCTID **26483008**; synonym *specific developmental disorder of motor function*. Use the fully specified name for record clarity.
- **ICD-11 MMS:** **6A04** *Developmental motor coordination disorder* — characterised by significant delay in acquisition of gross and fine motor skills and impairment in coordinated motor execution, with onset in the developmental period, not solely explained by intellectual developmental disorder, visual impairment, or a neurological condition affecting movement.
- **Mapping discipline:** SNOMED-to-ICD-11 maps are version-dependent; confirm against the live release rather than a cached value before committing to an EHR or claims workflow.
- **Differential at coding time:** distinguish from cerebral palsy and from coordination difficulty secondary to a defined neurological lesion, which carry their own concepts.

## The Pinnacle way
Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional., under qualified clinician care — coding follows the clinical formulation, never the reverse. For functional assessment and intervention pathways, see our [occupational therapy](https://www.pinnacleblooms.org/best-occupational-therapy-center-india-proven-improvement-rate) service and [how the AbilityScore® is established](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated), or explore the wider [Pinnacle network](/).

## Trusted sources
SNOMED International browser for the active concept identifier; WHO ICD-11 for the Foundation and MMS entity 6A04 and its clinical descriptors.

**Next step —** Confirm the live SCTID in your current SNOMED CT release, then map to ICD-11 6A04 for cross-system reporting.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- WHO ICD-11: 6A04 Developmental motor coordination disorder: https://icd.who.int/
- WHO classifications and standards: https://www.who.int/

## Connected topics and perspectives
- Conditions: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/conditions
- Doctor: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/stakeholder/doctor
- Motor: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/domain/motor
- Definition: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/intent/definition
- Screen: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/lifecycle/screen
- Occupational Therapy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/route/occupational-therapy
- Early Clarity: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/lens/empowerment/early_clarity

## Related question paths

### Understand the subject
- What is the SNOMED CT concept for Motor Planning Difficulties?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-snomed-ct-concept-for-motor-planning-difficulties
- ICD-11 Classification of Developmental Coordination Disorder (6A04): https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-icd-11-classification-for-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What is Developmental Coordination Disorder and its ICD-11 features?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-developmental-coordination-disorder-and-what-are-its-icd-11-features-in-early-childhood
- What is the SNOMED CT concept for Cerebral Palsy?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-snomed-ct-concept-for-cerebral-palsy
- What is Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-developmental-coordination-disorder
- ICD-11 Classification for Motor Planning Difficulties: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-icd-11-classification-for-motor-planning-difficulties
- How Developmental Coordination Disorder Affects a Child's Daily Life: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-developmental-coordination-disorder-affect-a-child-s-daily-life
- Is Developmental Coordination Disorder Considered a Disability?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-developmental-coordination-disorder-considered-a-disability
- Is Developmental Coordination Disorder genetic or hereditary?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/is-developmental-coordination-disorder-genetic-or-hereditary
- What are common myths about Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-common-myths-about-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What are the types or levels of Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-types-or-levels-of-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What causes Developmental Coordination Disorder in children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-children

### Recognise signs & concerns
- Clinical red flags for DCD that warrant referral: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-clinical-red-flags-for-developmental-coordination-disorder-warrant-referral-in-a-young-child
- Early Indicators of Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-early-indicators-of-developmental-coordination-disorder-should-a-paediatrician-watch-for
- When to Refer Suspected DCD for Developmental Therapy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/when-should-a-doctor-refer-a-child-with-suspected-developmental-coordination-disorder-for-developmental-therapy
- Can Developmental Coordination Disorder be cured?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-developmental-coordination-disorder-be-cured
- Can Developmental Coordination Disorder be prevented?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-developmental-coordination-disorder-be-prevented
- What are the early signs of Developmental Coordination Disorder in young children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/developmental-coordination-disorder-02-what-are-the-early-signs-of-developmental-coordination
- Do boys show Developmental Coordination Disorder differently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-boys-show-developmental-coordination-disorder-differently
- DCD in Girls: Does It Look Different?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/do-girls-show-developmental-coordination-disorder-differently
- Spotting Possible DCD Early at a Community Visit: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-a-frontline-health-worker-spot-a-child-with-possible-developmental-coordination-disorder-early
- Should I be worried about Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/should-i-be-worried-my-child-might-have-developmental-coordination-disorder
- Early Signs of Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-developmental-coordination-disorder
- Early signs of DCD in a 1-year-old boy: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-early-signs-of-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-a-1-year-old-boy

### Explore causes & influences
- Contributing factors for Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-are-the-known-contributing-factors-for-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-early-childhood
- Are boys more likely to have Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-boys-more-likely-to-have-developmental-coordination-disorder
- Are girls more likely to have Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/are-girls-more-likely-to-have-developmental-coordination-disorder
- Early DCD Intervention and UN Child Rights: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-early-intervention-for-developmental-coordination-disorder-advance-un-child-rights-uncrpd-and-the-sdgs
- What Causes Developmental Coordination Disorder in Young Children?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-causes-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-young-children
- Cost-effectiveness of early therapy for Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-cost-effectiveness-of-early-therapy-for-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-young-children
- Prevalence and public-health burden of DCD in India: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-prevalence-and-public-health-burden-of-developmental-coordination-disorder-among-young-children-in-india

### Understand assessment
- DCD screening and diagnostic pathway in children under 7: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-is-the-recommended-screening-and-diagnostic-pathway-for-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-children-under-7
- How the AbilityScore Tracks Progress in DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-abilityscore-track-progress-in-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- How Developmental Coordination Disorder Is Assessed in a Young Child: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-developmental-coordination-disorder-assessed-in-a-young-child
- How is Developmental Coordination Disorder assessed in children under 7?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-developmental-coordination-disorder-assessed-in-children-under-7
- What does an AbilityScore of 0–100 mean for a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 100–200 Means for a Child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-100-200-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 200–300 means for a child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-200-300-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 300–400 means for a child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-300-400-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What does an AbilityScore of 400–500 mean for a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-400-500-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- AbilityScore 500–600 in Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-500-600-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- What an AbilityScore of 600–700 means for a child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-600-700-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- AbilityScore 700–800 in Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/what-does-an-abilityscore-of-700-800-mean-for-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder

### Explore therapy & support
- Supporting a Child with DCD Day to Day: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/as-a-grandparent-or-caregiver-how-can-i-support-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-day-to-day
- Can a Child with Developmental Coordination Disorder Attend Mainstream School?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-attend-a-mainstream-school
- Can a Child with Developmental Coordination Disorder Attend a Regular School?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-attend-a-regular-school
- Can a Child with Developmental Coordination Disorder Live Independently?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/can-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-grow-up-to-live-independently
- How a Classroom Teacher Can Help a Child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-a-classroom-teacher-help-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-take-part-and-learn
- How a district early intervention programme can identify and support under-7s with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-a-district-early-intervention-programme-identify-and-support-children-under-7-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- How can a teacher include and support a young child with DCD in a mainstream classroom?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-a-teacher-include-and-support-a-young-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-in-a-mainstream-classroom
- How to Support Motor Development in a Child with DCD: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-we-support-motor-development-in-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder
- How therapy helps a child with DCD make progress: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-does-therapy-help-a-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-make-progress
- How is Developmental Coordination Disorder diagnosed in a child?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-developmental-coordination-disorder-diagnosed-in-a-child
- How Therapy Supports Developmental Coordination Disorder: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-is-developmental-coordination-disorder-supported-through-therapy
- My Child's AbilityScore for DCD — What to Do Next: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-has-an-abilityscore-of-0-100-what-should-we-do-next

### At home & in everyday life
- How can I support my child with Developmental Coordination Disorder at home?: https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/how-can-i-support-my-child-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-at-home