Developmental coordination disorder (DCD / Dyspraxia)
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Signs and Symptoms of DCD
All Signs & Symptoms of DCD
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with DCD:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | Often | 5 mentions |
| Difficulty learning | Often | 1 mention |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | Often | 1 mention |
| Fever | Often | 1 mention |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 1 mention |
| Weakness (physical) | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Delayed speech or language development
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Difficulty learning
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 14 months old
Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 3%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 4 years 2 months old
Change in symptoms of DCD*
What happens to common DCD symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delayed speech or language development | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Difficulty learning | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Fever | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Forgetfulness | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Weakness (physical) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to DCD
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with DCD when they describe these conditions:
Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Headaches
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Fever Often 30 mentions Headache(s) Often 24 mentions Frequent crying Often 19 mentions Dizziness Often 18 mentions Physical pain Often 16 mentions Crying Often 15 mentions Migraine headache(s) Often 14 mentions Vomiting Often 14 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 12 mentions Tiredness Sometimes 9 mentions Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions
Care of DCD
Less common responses for DCD
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Occupational Therapy | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Physical Therapy | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Self-care | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Speech Therapy | Positive4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of DCD
What was your approach to DCD? What were the results?
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