Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and rehabilitation

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) have problems in the development of motor skills and difficulty in coordinating movements. This makes them less able to perform everyday tasks compared to their peers. Children with DCD are often described as 'clumsy'. DCD is also known as dyspraxia.
With a referral from a doctor, children can come for a screening at the UMCG Center for Rehabilitation in Beatrixoord. After this multidisciplinary screening, it is determined whether the child has DCD.

[@thecreativemillenial]

I was diagnosed with dyspraxia when I was 10. It caused me a lot of trouble during the majority of my childhood, especially during school. I'm now 35 and it still causes me trouble

[@vandanadalakoti]

Keep on giving him developmental task slowly he will improve

[@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213]

Im 42 and i definitely have its symptoms and signs.

[@gabrielacifuentes9464]

My child is now 7 years old. He has struggled with many things since he was a baby. I have taken him to doctors, the intermediate intervention and talked to his school about his struggles but have always been told he is just not interested, lazy, clumsy or simply not trying hard enough. He took way too long to start talking, cant jump with both feet, can't ride a bike, struggled with holding a pencil and school work ( cutting with scissors, coloring, ect), drooling, running, climbing stairs ( ladders), his arms and legs seem weak, can't tie shoe laces and struggles with zippers, potty training can still be a struggle some days, the list goes on and on. I feel alone and like my child is not being taken seriously. I can see him trying but it seems that somethings are just out of his control. Some doctors blame things on his weight but he hasnt been overweight all his life and the struggles have always been there.

[@bbo5184]

I know exactly how you feel. My Son was diagnosed with DCD a couple years ago (when he was around 7).
Ask his school or GP to make a referral to an occupational therapist. From there a thorough assessment can be done. Don't give up. We parents know our children best and if you sense that something is not right then keep pushing until you are heard and something is done about it.

[@Monique_Johnson]

Investigating for answers shows your passion and openness to help your child. Ofcourse, follow your instincts and continue to do what is the best interest for both your son, you and the family. You are not alone and much prosperity to the family.

[@captainrob9044]

I'm 32 and I think I might have this...

[@rubenvanborselen3773]

i have dcd