Developmental Co-ordination Disorder: Review Response
About DCD
Developmental co-ordination disorder is a disorder that often
becomes evident in school aged children. Prevalence of
movement difficulties in children has been reported as high as
19%. However, two studies undertaken in the UK reported a
prevalence of 5% and 8.5% respectively.
About the report
This report: I still can’t tie my shoelaces, provides
NHS QIS response to commissioned research in the area of
developmental co-ordination disorder. The original
commissioned research carried out by Professor Kirsty Forsyth and
her team at Queen Margaret University was published in November
2007. A reflective workbook for practitioners working with
children with developmental co-ordination disorder and a quick
guide to the identification of this condition accompany this
report.
Contact details
For further information, please contact: Michelle Miller,
Practice Development Project Co-ordinator, michelle.miller2@nhs.net
or 0141 225 6995.
Published Date: 26 September 2008
