6. Number processing and arithmetic in other developmental disorders

What is involved in Developmental Coordiantion Disorder (DCD) (dyspraxia)?

• a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects children’s motor skills and coordination, negatively impacting their performance in activities of daily living

• includes difficulties with balance, visual-motor integration, body awareness, visual perception, agility and coordination

• DCD children may seem clumsy or inattentive, as they often trip, drop objects

• many young children with DCD have difficulties with everyday tasks

• significant impairment of academic performance or daily living activities

• difficulties not due to intellectual disability or neuro disorder

What is the prevalence of DCD?

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