Jim is eight years old and cannot yet tie his own shoes. He is extremely embarrassed in gym class because he cannot catch, throw, or kick a ball. His parents regard him as being "accident-prone." Jim most likely has _____ disorder.

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The symptoms described are consistent with a diagnosis of developmental coordination disorder, which is characterized by difficulties with motor coordination and may result in poor performance in activities such as catching, throwing, and kicking a ball. Jim's age of eight is also within the typical age range of diagnosis for this disorder. The other options (B) rumination, (C) stereotypic movement, and (D) Tourette's do not fit with the description of Jim's symptoms or age.

Jim Is Eight Years Old and Cannot Yet Tie His