Developmental Motor Coordination Disorder

Developmental Coordination Disorder (aka Dyspraxia or DCD) is known to affect planning of movements and co-ordination as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body. Impairments in skilled motor movements per a person's chronological age interfere with activities of daily living.

A diagnosis of DCD is then reached only in the absence of other neurological impairments like, , , or. According to CanChild in Canada, this disorder affects 5 to 6 percent of school-aged children. However, this disorder does progress towards adulthood, therefore making it a lifelong condition.