Why do everyday gestures feel hard?
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, affects motor coordination and planning. It is found in approximately 5-6% of school-age children and often persists into adulthood. This screener assesses coordination difficulties, motor planning, and their impact on daily life.
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🔬 Dyspraxia / DCD Screener
What is dyspraxia / DCD?
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the planning and execution of voluntary movements. It affects approximately 5–6% of the adult population. Dyspraxia is not a lack of effort — it is a neurological difference in how the brain programmes and coordinates motor actions. It frequently co-occurs with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
Common manifestations in adults
In adults, dyspraxia may manifest as: persistent clumsiness (spilling things, frequent trips), difficulty learning new motor tasks (driving, sport), slow and tiring handwriting, organisational and spatial planning difficulties, bimanual coordination problems, significant fatigue during physical activities, and difficulty following complex sequential instructions.
About the test
This dyspraxia / DCD screening test is based on DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and clinical guidelines from the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD). It evaluates the main dimensions of motor coordination in adults. This is a screening tool — a certified diagnosis requires evaluation by an occupational therapist or neuropsychologist.