What is DCD?
Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), formerly known as dyspraxia, is a condition that affects the planning and execution of motor tasks. It causes a child to find daily activities more difficult.
Children can appear to move more slowly and/or clumsily than their peers. They are less accurate when carrying out activities that involve motor coordination such as;
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Pre-Diagnosis Information Booklet
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Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a country Wide charity, founded in 1987 as the Dyspraxia Trust by two mothers who met at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children.
CanChild
CanChild research efforts focus on children and youth with disabilities and their families.
NHS
Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination.