accidentprone
Accidentprone is an informal descriptor used to characterize individuals who experience a higher than average frequency of accidents or mishaps. It is not a clinical diagnosis and does not specify a particular medical condition. The label is used across ages, though it is more common in discussions about children and adolescents, who may have higher exposure to falls or cuts during development.
Causes are typically multifactorial. They may include motor coordination differences (sometimes described as clumsiness or dyspraxia),
Assessment and treatment are not standardized; persistent or severe accident frequency may warrant evaluation by healthcare
Management typically focuses on risk reduction: safety education, supervision when needed, environmental modifications, training in motor
In social discourse, the term should be used descriptively and cautiously to avoid stigmatizing individuals who