Jonas displays deficits in motor skills like running, catching, and throwing.He finds it very distressing as the other children already tease him because of his attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.In order to have him go through occupational therapy to help with the delay, his school psychologist is most likely to add a diagnosis of:

A) persistent motor or vocal tic disorder.
B) stereotypic movement disorder.
C) developmental coordination disorder.
D) trisomy 21 disorder.

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Gabby Vivier-hannay · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is characterized by deficits in motor skills that significantly interfere with daily activities and academic performance. Children with DCD may struggle with skills such as catching, throwing, and running. Occupational therapy is a common treatment for DCD. The other options, persistent motor or vocal tic disorder and stereotypic movement disorder, are not appropriate for Jonas as they do not involve motor skill deficits. Trisomy 21 disorder, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic disorder and not relevant to Jonas's symptoms.

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