What is Dyspraxia/DCD?

Within diagnostic manuals, dyspraxia is officially referred to as DCD (developmental coordination disorder) and is categorised as a neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyspraxia first arise in childhood and typically persist into adulthood. While symptoms persist into adulthood, it is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder because symptoms first present during early childhood. Dyspraxia is categorised by the following:

  • A significant delay in the acquisition of gross and fine motor skills
  • Impairment in the execution of coordinated motor skills
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Quick Facts/Myth Busting

  • Diagnosis under 5

    Dyspraxia is usually diagnosed after the age of 5 to allow children the opportunity to learn movement-based skills and to allow time to rule out other underlying causes. This can often be paired with the support of an Occupational Therapist to monitor their ability to learn these new skills.

  • Comorbities

    While dyspraxia is distinct from other conditions, dyspraxia is often present with other Neurodivergent conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more. This is commonly seen across all neurodivergent conditions and should not be confused with them all being the same; they are not.

  • Gender Bias

    Boys are more likely to receive a dyspraxia/(DCD diagnosis; however, it is just as common in girls as it is in boys. This is thought to be due to societal gendered expectations for coordination and spatial awareness. Always did a campaign on this social bias called "like a girl".

  • Dyspraxia is lifelong

    There is a common misconception that dyspraxia can be grown out of. This is not the case and there is no credible research to suggest this. There are known instances when a child is misdiagnosed due to "lack of opportunities to gain skills" or due to another underlying cause.

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